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Black-crescent Proteoteras -  Proteoteras crescentana TL: 8 mm. Brownish gray FW with a thick, black crescent that arcs toward apex. Host: Box elder<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area Black-crescent Proteoteras,Geotagged,Northern Boxelder Twig Borer Moth,Proteoteras,Proteoteras crescentana,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Black-crescent Proteoteras - Proteoteras crescentana

TL: 8 mm. Brownish gray FW with a thick, black crescent that arcs toward apex. Host: Box elder

Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area

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Proteoteras crescentana is a moth in the Family Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths), Subfamily Olethreutinae.

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

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Uploaded Jun 13, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2019 22:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm