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Variegated Midget - Elaphria versicolor TL: ~15 mm. Brownish FW with kinked white PM line that widens toward the costa. ST area has a pale tan apical patch. Hosts: Fir, pine, and spruce<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Elaphria versicolor,Geotagged,Spring,United States,Variegated midget,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Variegated Midget - Elaphria versicolor

TL: ~15 mm. Brownish FW with kinked white PM line that widens toward the costa. ST area has a pale tan apical patch. Hosts: Fir, pine, and spruce

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

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The Variegated midget

The variegated midget is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in north-eastern North America, including Ontario and Ohio.

This wingspan is about 22 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on balsam fir, hemlock, pine, spruce, yellow birch and white cedar.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 2, 2019. Captured Jun 1, 2019 22:16 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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