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Splendid Palpita - Palpita magniferalis TL: ~15 mm. Tan FW with brown speckles and blotches. Host: Ash. Status: Common.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to LED lights (365+395 nm) in a semi-rural area<br />
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Splendid Palpita - Palpita magniferalis

TL: ~15 mm. Tan FW with brown speckles and blotches. Host: Ash. Status: Common.

Habitat: Attracted to LED lights (365+395 nm) in a semi-rural area

2021(d)

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''Palpita magniferalis'', the splendid palpita snout moth, ash pyralid or ash leafroller, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in eastern North America.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 27, 2021. Captured Jul 24, 2021 23:21 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm