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Tiny Moth or Microcaddisfly? I&#039;m 85% sure this is a moth, but it could be a microcaddisfly (Family Hydroptilidae). <br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a moth light at night in a rural area Geotagged,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Tiny Moth or Microcaddisfly?

I'm 85% sure this is a moth, but it could be a microcaddisfly (Family Hydroptilidae).

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light at night in a rural area

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    I'd say a moth. I am pretty sure I've seen something very similar this past year...Hmmm, I may try to dig it out later. Posted 6 years ago
  2. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Curved-horn Moths (Superfamily Gelechioidea)?
     Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yep. Looks good. I'll try to remember to flip through my moth guides later to see if I can find a match. Thanks :-D Posted 6 years ago
  4. View Gary B's profile
    Gary B
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    I'd go with moth. The curved and pointed palps lead me to think it is in the Gelechioidea. Have you tried the Moth Photographers Group? Here's the link to Gelechioidea http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/slow.php?plate=04&size=s&sort=h Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Awesome, thanks. I had been leaning towards Pigritia sp. after getting that suggestion on Bugguide, but I think that Gelechioidea looks closer. Do you agree? Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 1, 2019. Captured Aug 3, 2018 22:35 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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