Phtheochroa baracana?

This might be Phtheochroa baracana.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

ID looks solid, found this reference:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1718739 Posted 4 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  Bug Guide decided that one was P. riscana but I found another one where the contributer thought the photo was of P. riscanan but the final decision was that it was P. baracana. https://bugguide.net/node/view/1564887 Confusing.
  
  There are hardly any records of this species and even fewer photos. This one at MPG seems close. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3812 Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I didn't realize it had a close competitor, sorry. I did find only 5 or so observations, so definitely seems underreported or spotty distribution. Another example of useful pioneer work. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      I hope my id is right. If it is then then I'm at 675 moths for my corner of the world. But 674 is fine, too. Maybe tonight it or another one like it will show up. Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I think you deserve that beer, honestly. Posted 4 years ago
      2. Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I'll take you up on that! Posted 4 years ago

The Phtheochroa baracana

''Phtheochroa baracana'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Jersey, Missouri, Alberta, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Gary B