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Batman Moth (Coelostathma discopunctana)

At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.

The common name on this one is pretty silly in my opinion! This name came about as the dark markings on the forewings sometimes resemble a Batman logo!

comments (3)

Christine Young

Lion

Too funny... Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  kind of ridiculous for those individuals that don't bear the logo! :P Posted 7 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I like the name :) Posted 7 years ago

The Batman Moth

The Batman moth is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is only known from North America, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

The wingspan is 11–15 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling