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The American idia or American snout is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from southern Canada to Florida and Texas. The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae feed on lichen and detritus, including dead leaves.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Jul 21, 2018. Captured Sep 5, 2017 20:10 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm