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Orange-headed Epicallima Moth - Epicallima argenticinctella Total length: ~5 mm. Yellow/orange forewing has a brown basal area and shading in the subterminal area . Silver lines are slightly bent.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area Epicallima argenticinctella,Geotagged,Orange-headed Epicallima Moth,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge

Orange-headed Epicallima Moth - Epicallima argenticinctella

Total length: ~5 mm. Yellow/orange forewing has a brown basal area and shading in the subterminal area . Silver lines are slightly bent.

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

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  1. Stunner! Posted 6 years ago

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"Epicallima argenticinctella", the orange-headed epicallima moth, is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to South Carolina, west to Kansas and Texas. The habitat consists of deciduous forests.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 22, 2019. Captured Jul 20, 2019 22:36 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm