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Soft-Lined Wave Moth (Scopula inductata) At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.<br />
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Soft-Lined Wave Moth (Scopula inductata)

At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.

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  1. Lisa, you are totally the "Moth Whisperer"!! Posted 7 years ago
    1. :O Nuh-uh! YOU are! Posted 7 years ago

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''Scopula inductata'', the soft-lined wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is found in North America, from Newfoundland to the coast of British Columbia, north to the Northwest Territories, south to Alabama and Utah.

The wingspan is 20–25 millimetres . The wings are light yellowish gray, crossed by several gray wavy lines. The outer edges of the wings are rounded. There is a black dot present near the middle of each wing. Adults.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Aug 28, 2018. Captured Aug 22, 2018 17:32 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm