Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth - Acrolophus popeanella

Male moth that was about 11 mm long. It had very fuzzy palps that reached backwards towards its abdomen. It was mostly tan/brown and was marked with darker colors. It had a large median spot near inner margin of forewings.

Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.

**Thanks to Lisa for helping me with the ID**

comments (6)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

OMG! I'm pretty sure this is the exact one I just posted! Acrolophus popeanella Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Whaaat!? Lemme see.... Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    Mine is slightly more worn than yours, but I'm pretty positive they are the same. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Lol, they are!! Don't they look like goats?? Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        They do! I just want to snuggle them! Posted 7 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Yep! Posted 7 years ago

The Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

''Acrolophus popeanella'' is a moth of the family Acrolophidae. It is found in the eastern United States, from New Jersey and Ohio south to Florida and west to Illinois, Nebraska and Texas.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young