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Xylena curvimacula (Dot-and-Dash Swordgrass Moth) Xylena curvimacula playing dead after I touched it. Geotagged,Spring,United States,Xylena curvimacula,dot-and-dash swordgrass moth,insect,lepidoptera,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Xylena curvimacula (Dot-and-Dash Swordgrass Moth)

Xylena curvimacula playing dead after I touched it.

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The Swordgrass moth

''Xylena curvimacula'', known generally as the swordgrass moth or dot-and-dash swordgrass moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for ''Xylena curvimacula'' is 9874.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded May 24, 2019. Captured May 23, 2019 23:07 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm