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Lunate Zale - Zale lunata WS: ~45 mm.  Brown forewings had a bark-like pattern of thin, wavy, black lines. Double ST line was boldest from the midpoint of the outer margin to the inner margin<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area Geotagged,Summer,United States,Zale lunata,moth,zale Click/tap to enlarge

Lunate Zale - Zale lunata

WS: ~45 mm. Brown forewings had a bark-like pattern of thin, wavy, black lines. Double ST line was boldest from the midpoint of the outer margin to the inner margin

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area

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The Lunate Zale is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the East of North America. The wingspan is 40–55 mm. The moth flies from March to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as Maple, Willow and Prunus.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 2, 2019. Captured Aug 11, 2018 21:47 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm