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Posturing Arta Moth - Arta statalis Total length: 10 mm. Reddish brown forewings with two tan/yellow lines crossing them. This moth was resting with its forelegs pushed up.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area. Arta statalis,Geotagged,Posturing arta moth,Summer,United States,arta,moth,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge

Posturing Arta Moth - Arta statalis

Total length: 10 mm. Reddish brown forewings with two tan/yellow lines crossing them. This moth was resting with its forelegs pushed up.

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

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''Arta statalis'', the posturing arta moth, is a species of snout moth in the genus ''Arta''. It is found in North America, including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 20, 2019. Captured Jul 19, 2019 23:32 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm