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Double-humped Pococera Moth - Pococera expandens TL: ~15 mm. Variable species. Known to have an ochre basal patch and white scales near the inner margin. Hosts: Oak?<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm tube black light in a semi-rural area<br />
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Double-humped Pococera Moth - Pococera expandens

TL: ~15 mm. Variable species. Known to have an ochre basal patch and white scales near the inner margin. Hosts: Oak?

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm tube black light in a semi-rural area

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''Pococera expandens'', the striped oak webworm moth or double-humped pococera moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. The wingspan is 22 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 3, 2019. Captured Jul 2, 2019 21:58 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm