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Capis curvata Capis curvata (Curved Halter Moth). According to Bug Guide <a href="https://bugguide.net/node/view/1191769/bgimage" rel="nofollow">https://bugguide.net/node/view/1191769/bgimage</a> the larvae of Capis curvata have been reared on sedge (Carex) found in upland oak woods although adults were observed in both upland and lowland areas. The Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America states, &quot;Hosts: Unknown, but often found in damp woods.&quot; Capis curvata,Curved Halter Moth,Geotagged,Minnesota,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Capis curvata

Capis curvata (Curved Halter Moth). According to Bug Guide https://bugguide.net/node/view/1191769/bgimage the larvae of Capis curvata have been reared on sedge (Carex) found in upland oak woods although adults were observed in both upland and lowland areas. The Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America states, "Hosts: Unknown, but often found in damp woods."

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The Curved Halter Moth

Capis curvata, known generally as the curved halter moth or bog capis moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for Capis curvata is 9059.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Mar 6, 2019. Captured Jun 30, 2018 00:19 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 27mm
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