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Tufted Bird Dropping Moth - Cerma cerintha <br /> WS: ~30 mm. Coloration resembles bird droppings, hence the common name. Hosts: Rose family (Rosaceae).<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light (and hummingbird feeder) in a semi-rural area Cerma cerintha,Geotagged,Summer,Tufted bird dropping moth,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Tufted Bird Dropping Moth - Cerma cerintha


WS: ~30 mm. Coloration resembles bird droppings, hence the common name. Hosts: Rose family (Rosaceae).

Habitat: Attracted to a light (and hummingbird feeder) in a semi-rural area

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The Tufted bird dropping moth

''Cerma cerintha'', the tufted bird dropping moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for ''Cerma cerintha'' is 9062.

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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 29, 2019. Captured Jun 28, 2019 22:34 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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