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Deadwood Borer Moth - Scolecocampa liburna TL: ~23 mm. Pale brown FW with AM and PM lines reduced to rows of brown dots.  Hollow reniform spot that is outlined brown. Hosts: Possibly fungus in decaying logs and stumps.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area Deadwood Borer Moth,Geotagged,Scolecocampa liburna,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Deadwood Borer Moth - Scolecocampa liburna

TL: ~23 mm. Pale brown FW with AM and PM lines reduced to rows of brown dots. Hollow reniform spot that is outlined brown. Hosts: Possibly fungus in decaying logs and stumps.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

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''Scolecocampa liburna'', the dead-wood borer, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. The species is found from southern Wisconsin and Michigan to central New England south to Florida and Texas.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 16, 2019. Captured Jul 15, 2019 22:07 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm