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Semioscopis aurorella Semioscopis aurorella attracted to the porch light on a mild evening after a warm day with a high temperature of 65 degrees F. Length about 15 mm.<br />
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Larvae feed on leaves of cherry and plum (Prunus spp.). Geotagged,Semioscopis aurorella,Spring,United States,early spring moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Semioscopis aurorella

Semioscopis aurorella attracted to the porch light on a mild evening after a warm day with a high temperature of 65 degrees F. Length about 15 mm.

Larvae feed on leaves of cherry and plum (Prunus spp.).

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''Semioscopis aurorella'', the aurora flatbody moth, is a species of moth of the Depressariidae family. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1902. It is found in Canada from north-central Alberta to south-eastern Ontario, south into the United States between south-central New York and Wisconsin.

The length of the forewings is 11–14 mm. The colouration of the forewings is variable and ranges from yellow grey to pale yellow white.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Apr 17, 2019. Captured Apr 17, 2019 07:50 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm