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Common Spragueia Moth (Spragueia leo) 15 mm orange and black Noctuid moth at porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br />
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Larvae feed on Convolvulus (morning glory) species. Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Spragueia leo,Summer,United States,moth,moths Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Common Spragueia Moth (Spragueia leo)

15 mm orange and black Noctuid moth at porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.

Notes:
Larvae feed on Convolvulus (morning glory) species.

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The Common Spragueia is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Ontario, Manitoba and south-eastern Massachusetts, south to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas. The wingspan is 12 to 18 millimetres . Adults are on wing from June to September. The larvae feed on ''Convolvulus'' species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded May 17, 2018. Captured Aug 25, 2017 20:14 in 101-115 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm