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Operophtera bruceata Operophtera bruceata attracted to an incandescent porch light. The daytime high was 43 degrees F and the evening low was 30 degrees F. Bruce spanworm,Operophtera bruceata,autumn moths,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Operophtera bruceata

Operophtera bruceata attracted to an incandescent porch light. The daytime high was 43 degrees F and the evening low was 30 degrees F.

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''Operophtera bruceata'', the bruce spanworm, hunter's moth, or native winter moth is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from coast to coast in southern Canada and the northern parts of the United States.

The wingspan of the males is 25–30 mm. Females have underdeveloped wings and do not fly. Adults are on wing from October to December.

Bruce spanworm looks very similar and has a similar life cycle to the invasive congener winter moth . Bruce spanworm.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Apr 28, 2019. Captured Oct 29, 2018 20:35.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO250
  • 28mm