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Scythropiodes issikii Small, white Depressariid moth with black spots on forewings. Scythropiodes issikii is native to Asia and Russia, but has been observed recently in Georgia and Virginia (USA). <br />
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Habitat: <br />
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At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br />
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Habitat: <br />
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At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines. <br />
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Scythropiodes issikii

Small, white Depressariid moth with black spots on forewings. Scythropiodes issikii is native to Asia and Russia, but has been observed recently in Georgia and Virginia (USA).

Habitat:

At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.

Scythropiodes issikii Small, white Depressariid moth with black spots on forewings. Scythropiodes issikii is native to Asia and Russia, but has been observed recently in Georgia and Virginia (USA). <br />
<br />
Habitat: <br />
<br />
At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines. <br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60112/scythropiodes_issikii.html Geotagged,Odites issikii,Summer,United States

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''Scythropiodes issikii'' is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It was described by Ryoichi Takahashi in 1930. It is found in Japan, Korea, China and Russia. The wingspan is 14–19 mm.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Gardenis jasminioides'', ''Malus pumila'', ''Pyrus simonii'', ''Populus nigra'', ''Prunus'' species, ''Salix'' species, ''Smilax china'', ''Ulmus pavifolia'', ''Viburnum awabuki'' and ''Weigela coreaensis''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded May 17, 2018. Captured Sep 21, 2017 20:17 in 101-115 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm