Tetanolita mynesalis?

Gray/blue moth with orange spots on forewings and scalloped lines. At UV light setup near a backyard habitat.

Seeking ID clarification right now! Any guidance is much appreciated!

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Christine Young

Lion

Maybe Tetanolita mynesalis? Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I was thinking that as well, but I was unsure! Does it usually exhibit reniform spots that are this orange? Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    They are usually yellow in my experience.
    Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      It also has the fragmented, white ST line Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Were the dots this yellow in person? Could it be the lighting? Posted 7 years ago

The Smoky Tetanolita Moth

The smoky tetanolita is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to November. Larvae probably feed on dead leaves.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling