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Palpita arsaltealis? A bit hard to differentiate from P. magniferalis, but I&#039;m thinking this ID is correct.<br />
At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat Geotagged,Palpita arsaltealis,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Palpita arsaltealis?

A bit hard to differentiate from P. magniferalis, but I'm thinking this ID is correct.
At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat

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''Palpita arsaltealis'' is a moth of the family Crambidae first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in the north-eastern United States, south to South Carolina. It is also present in Quebec and Ontario.

The wingspan is about 16 mm. Adults are on wing from spring to late summer.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2019. Captured Jun 1, 2019 20:22 in 110 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/41s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm