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''Raphiptera'' is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family. It contains only one species, ''Raphiptera argillaceellus'', the diminutive grass-veneer, which is found in eastern North America, where it has been recorded from Labrador, Ontario, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York, Quebec, Alberta and Michigan. The range extends to Florida and Texas in the south-east and Costa Rica in Central America. The habitat consists of bogs.

The wingspan is 10–15 mm. The forewings are mouse grey with.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jul 21, 2019. Captured Jul 20, 2019 22:38 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm