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Texas Mocis Moth (Mocis texana) At porchlights near an overgrown backyard habitat.<br />
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This moth is differentiated from other species by the absence of a subreniform spot and its gentle, curving PM line.<br />
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Texas Mocis Moth (Mocis texana)

At porchlights near an overgrown backyard habitat.

This moth is differentiated from other species by the absence of a subreniform spot and its gentle, curving PM line.
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The Texas mocis is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in eastern North America, from southern Ontario, south to Florida, west to Texas to Minnesota. The wingspan is 42–50 millimetres . Adults are on wing from April to September. The larvae feed on ''Digitaria'' species.

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 16:48 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm