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Black Duckweed Moth - Elophila tinealis Total length: 5 mm. Tiny, blackish forewing with whitish blue spots in median area. Short antennae. <br /> <br /> Attracted to a light in a rural area. Black Duckweed Moth,Elophila tinealis,Geotagged,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Black Duckweed Moth - Elophila tinealis

Total length: 5 mm. Tiny, blackish forewing with whitish blue spots in median area. Short antennae.

Attracted to a light in a rural area.

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The Black Duckweed Moth

"Elophila tinealis" is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Munroe in 1972. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Michigan, Ontario and New York, south to Florida and west to Texas. The habitat consists of swamps and wet woods.

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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 Jul 6, 2019. Captured Jul 5, 2019 23:30 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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