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Ambiguous Moth - Lascoria ambigualis Total length: ~10 mm. Forewings were violet brown with straight AM line that was edged in black. Median and postmedian lines were scalloped. Reniform spots are oblique, white crescents.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area. Ambiguous moth,Geotagged,Lascoria ambigualis,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ambiguous Moth - Lascoria ambigualis

Total length: ~10 mm. Forewings were violet brown with straight AM line that was edged in black. Median and postmedian lines were scalloped. Reniform spots are oblique, white crescents.

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

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    Flown Kimmerling
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    Great shot! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It wasn't quite this pinkish/purple in person though. Not sure why the colors came out this way, but they are pretty. Probably flash-related. Posted 6 years ago

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The Ambiguous moth

The ambiguous moth is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Wisconsin to Maine, south to Florida and Texas.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jul 23, 2019. Captured May 25, 2019 21:29 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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