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Pickerelweed Borer Moth - Bellura densa Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area Bellura densa,Geotagged,Pickerelweed Borer Moth,Summer,United States,bellura,moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Pickerelweed Borer Moth - Bellura densa

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

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The Pickerelweed Borer Moth is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Maryland to southern Florida, west to Indiana and Louisiana.

The wingspan is 35–50 mm. Adults have brown to tan forewings and a reniform spot which is partly filled with orange. Adults are on wing from June to August in two generations in the southern part of the range.

The larvae feed on various wetland plants, including ''Typha'', ''Pontederia'' and ''Eichhornia'' species. Young.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 30, 2019. Captured Jul 30, 2019 00:18 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm