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Large Paectes Moth (Paectes abrostoloides) At porch lights near an overgrown back yard habitat. Geotagged,Large Paectes Moth,Paectes abrostoloides,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Large Paectes Moth (Paectes abrostoloides)

At porch lights near an overgrown back yard habitat.

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The Large Paectes Moth or Sweetgum Defoliator is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Utah. It has also been recorded from the Antilles and Honduras.
The wingspan is 27–32 mm. Adult are on wing from April to October. The larvae feed on the leaves of ''Liquidambar styraciflua''.

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

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2018. Captured Aug 2, 2018 18:09 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm