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Black-banded Owlet - Phalaenostola larentioides TL: ~10 mm. FW with wavy AM and PM lines. There are wide bands of black shading in the median area and along the subterminal line.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area<br />
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2021(180) Black-banded owlet,Erebidae,Geotagged,Phalaenostola,Phalaenostola larentioides,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Black-banded Owlet - Phalaenostola larentioides

TL: ~10 mm. FW with wavy AM and PM lines. There are wide bands of black shading in the median area and along the subterminal line.


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

2021(180)

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The black-banded owlet is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from New Brunswick and Wisconsin to Maine, south to Florida and Texas, west to Ontario.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 14, 2021. Captured Aug 13, 2021 22:11 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm