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Copper Underwing - Amphipyra pyramidoides TL: ~25 mm. Shiny, grayish brown FW peppered with light brown, hair-like scales. Elliptical orbicular spot is outlined with white. Legs have black and white bands. Hosts: Trees and vines, such as birch, elm, oak, and Virginia creeper.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area Amphipyra pyramidoides,Copper Underwing,Geotagged,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Copper Underwing - Amphipyra pyramidoides

TL: ~25 mm. Shiny, grayish brown FW peppered with light brown, hair-like scales. Elliptical orbicular spot is outlined with white. Legs have black and white bands. Hosts: Trees and vines, such as birch, elm, oak, and Virginia creeper.

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

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The Copper Underwing

''Amphipyra pyramidoides'', the copper underwing, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in the US and southern Canada.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2019. Captured Jul 27, 2019 20:02 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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