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Ctenucha virginica Ctenucha virginica (Virginia Ctenucha) nectaring on Rudbeckia hirta flower. Ctenucha virginica,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Virginia Ctenucha Click/tap to enlarge

Ctenucha virginica

Ctenucha virginica (Virginia Ctenucha) nectaring on Rudbeckia hirta flower.

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The Virginia Ctenucha is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is endemic to eastern North America, but has expanded its range westward. It inhabits wet meadows and open spaces with bushes from North Carolina to Canada east of the Rocky Mountains.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Feb 27, 2019. Captured Jul 23, 2017 16:46 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/668s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm