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Fortunate Wave - Idaea bonifata TL: ~5 mm. Hosts: Decaying leaves and stored grain.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Fortunate Wave,Geotagged,Idaea,Idaea bonifata,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fortunate Wave - Idaea bonifata

TL: ~5 mm. Hosts: Decaying leaves and stored grain.

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

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''Idaea bonifata'' is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Utah.

The length of the forewings is 6–7 mm. Adults are on wing from March to October.

The larvae feed on decaying leaves and stored grains.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 29, 2019. Captured Jun 28, 2019 22:33 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm