Helvibotys helvialis or Neohelvibotys neohelvialis

At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. July 27, 2018.

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Christine Young

Lion

Beautiful! Polygrammodes flavidalis? Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  That is pretty close.
  
  I was thinking Helvibotys sp.? The markings look VERY similar to Helvibotys helvialis. What do you think? https://bugguide.net/node/view/1216798 Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Probably a closer match to Helvibotys helvialis, I think. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      It took me an hour or so of looking through Crambids on BugGuide to find that. LOL. Hopefully my obsession paid off. The shape/arrangement of the bands makes me think I'm in the right area. I posted on BugGuide and on facebook, so hopefully I will get some more feedback soon. Posted 7 years ago
    2. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      haven't gone back to these old observations in a bit. This looks right :)
      Helvibotys helvialis or Neohelvibotys neohelvialis! Posted 4 years ago

The Helvibotys helvialis

''Helvibotys helvialis'' is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California to Florida, north in the east to Massachusetts, Quebec, Ontario, Michigan and Iowa.

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and 16–20 mm for females. The forewings are variable, ranging from yellowish to orangish or tan with brown lines. The hindwings are similar to the forewings. Adults have been recorded.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling