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Ailanthus webworm - Atteva aurea Habitat: Attracted to a 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area<br />
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2022(67) Ailanthus webworm,Atteva,Atteva aurea,Attevidae,Geotagged,National Moth Week 2022,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2022 Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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The ailanthus webworm is an ermine moth now found commonly in the United States. It was formerly known under the scientific name "Atteva punctella". This small, very colorful moth resembles a true bug or beetle when not in flight, but in flight it resembles a wasp.

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

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2022. Captured Jul 29, 2022 00:43 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm