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Scopula junctaria Scopula junctaria (Simple Wave Moth). Attracted to an incandescent porch light. Geometridae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Scopula junctaria,Simple wave,Summer,United States,moth,simple wave Click/tap to enlarge

Scopula junctaria

Scopula junctaria (Simple Wave Moth). Attracted to an incandescent porch light.

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''Scopula junctaria'', the simple wave, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in the whole of Canada and the northern United States, south to Maryland, Arizona, and California.

The wingspan is 20–26 millimetres . Adults are on wing from late May to August. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on various plants, including chickweed, clover and elm.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Feb 27, 2019. Captured Jun 30, 2018 00:21 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 27mm