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Green Cloverworm Moth - Hypena scabra <br />
The forewings are narrow and blackish-brown. although the color and pattern varies considerably. There is a thin, black line midway along inner margin, and a pale triangular patch usually present along the costa at the apex. The postmedian line is slightly wavy with a small, but conspicuous bulge near the costa. The hindwings are broad and uniformly grayish-brown with darker veins.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a black light in a semi-rural area. Lure: Petunias Geotagged,Green Cloverworm,Hypena scabra,Moth,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Green Cloverworm Moth - Hypena scabra


The forewings are narrow and blackish-brown. although the color and pattern varies considerably. There is a thin, black line midway along inner margin, and a pale triangular patch usually present along the costa at the apex. The postmedian line is slightly wavy with a small, but conspicuous bulge near the costa. The hindwings are broad and uniformly grayish-brown with darker veins.

Habitat: Attracted to a black light in a semi-rural area. Lure: Petunias

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  1. A lot of hidden complexity in the patterns of this one! Posted 6 years ago
    1. This species is so variable! And a weird thing - I first noticed it because of its glowing eyes. I didn't realize they could have red eye unless a light was shining on them. Posted 6 years ago

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The Green Cloverworm or Black Snout is a moth of the Erebidae family. It is found from Canada south to Florida and Texas. It has also been reported from Great Britain.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 23, 2019. Captured Jun 22, 2019 21:47 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm