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Operophtera bruceata Operophtera bruceata attracted to an incandescent porch light. The daytime high was 45 degrees F and the evening low was 37 degrees F. Bruce Spanworm Moth,Fall,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Minnesota,Operophtera bruceata,United States,autumn moths,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Operophtera bruceata

Operophtera bruceata attracted to an incandescent porch light. The daytime high was 45 degrees F and the evening low was 37 degrees F.

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The Bruce spanworm

''Operophtera bruceata'', the bruce spanworm, hunter's moth, or native winter moth is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from coast to coast in southern Canada and the northern parts of the United States.

The wingspan of the males is 25–30 mm. Females have underdeveloped wings and do not fly. Adults are on wing from October to December.

Bruce spanworm looks very similar and has a similar life cycle to the invasive congener winter moth . Bruce spanworm.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Feb 27, 2019. Captured Oct 25, 2018 21:14 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO500
  • 30mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.