Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Herpetogramma pertextalis
*The dark coloration of this moth has confused me a bit. It is similar to H. thestealis, but I still think it is most likely to be a dark H. pertextalis.
Wingspan: 25-30 cm. Semi-translucent wings with a pattern of scalloped, brown lines. Hosts: Low plants, such as violets.
Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED moth light in a semi-rural area.
''Herpetogramma pertextalis'', the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 21, 2019. Captured Jun 20, 2019 22:55 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
