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Brown-Shaded Gray Moth (Iridopsis defectaria) Resting on the ceiling of my front porch (near lights). Near an overgrown backyard habitat. Anacamptodes defectaria,Geotagged,Summer,United States,brown-shaded gray moth,iridopsis,iridopsis defectaria,lepidoptera,moth,moths Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Brown-Shaded Gray Moth (Iridopsis defectaria)

Resting on the ceiling of my front porch (near lights). Near an overgrown backyard habitat.

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The Brown-Shaded Gray Moth

Previously ''Anacamptodes defectaria'', the brown-shaded gray moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Pennsylvania, west to Iowa and Kansas, south to Texas, and south and east to Florida.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are on wing from February to November depending on the location.

The larvae feed on oak, poplar, sweet cherry and willow.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Aug 2, 2018. Captured Jul 31, 2018 17:04 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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