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Bicolored Woodgrain - Morrisonia evicta I&#039;ve started mothing late this spring, but even still -- this is the only moth that came to my light last night! One moth! At least it was a species new to me.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 365 + 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2023(1) Bicolored Woodgrain,Geotagged,Morrisonia,Morrisonia evicta,Noctuidae,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Bicolored Woodgrain - Morrisonia evicta

I've started mothing late this spring, but even still -- this is the only moth that came to my light last night! One moth! At least it was a species new to me.

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

2023(1)

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The Bicolored Woodgrain is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Nova Scotia to Virginia, west to Texas and Manitoba. The wingspan is 30–37 mm. Adults are on wing from April to May. Larvae have been reared on "Prunus virginiana".

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

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Uploaded May 15, 2023. Captured May 14, 2023 23:58 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm