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Nascia acutellus Nascia acutellus (Streaked Orange Moth) attracted by an incandescent porch light. Geotagged,Nascia accutellus,Nascia acutellus,Summer,United States,moth,moths,streaked orange moth Click/tap to enlarge

Nascia acutellus

Nascia acutellus (Streaked Orange Moth) attracted by an incandescent porch light.

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''Nascia acutellus'', the streaked orange moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and north to Nebraska, Michigan and Ontario. It was also reported from Colorado. The habitat consists of wet grassy areas with sedges.

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings range from light yellow to orange or brownish with dark brown longitudinal streaks.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2019. Captured Jun 23, 2017 00:14 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 4.2mm