Posturing Arta Moth - Arta statalis

Total length: 10 mm. Reddish brown forewings with two tan/yellow lines crossing them. This moth was resting with its forelegs pushed up.

Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.

comments (4)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

The speckling/irregularities of the scales on yours makes me think of Arta epicoenalis rather than Arta statalis. What do you think? Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Not quite sure the range on the former though. Checking.
  
  Edited: Yup, seems it is out of your range. Just looks so different from the ones here! Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    My problem was that both are out of my range, but A. statalis is closer in range to CT. You think it is Arta epicoenalis? I thought that was a western spp.? Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      A. statalis is in the NE at least, although CT is not listed. It would be logical though since it is in NY and MA. Posted 7 years ago

The Posturing arta moth

''Arta statalis'', the posturing arta moth, is a species of snout moth in the genus ''Arta''. It is found in North America, including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young