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Flame-shouldered Dart - Ochropleura implecta TL: ~15 mm. Brown forewings that were really shiny and had a purplish tint. Straw-colored costal streak. Orbicular spot is edged in white.<br /> <br /> *This is the only species of this genus in North America<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area Flame-shouldered Dart,Geotagged,Ochropleura implecta,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Flame-shouldered Dart - Ochropleura implecta

TL: ~15 mm. Brown forewings that were really shiny and had a purplish tint. Straw-colored costal streak. Orbicular spot is edged in white.

*This is the only species of this genus in North America

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

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The Flame-shouldered Dart

"Ochropleura implecta" is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from Newfoundland to South Carolina, west to Arizona, north to British Columbia. The wingspan is 25–32 millimetres. Adults are on wing from April to September. There are two generations per year.

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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 13, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2019 22:23 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm