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Arched Hooktip - Drepana arcuata Wingspan: ~ 30 mm. Rusty-edged subterminal line on hooked orange/tan forewing curves toward the apex. Reniform spot has two black dots.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area. Arched hooktip,Drepana arcuata,Geotagged,Moth,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Arched Hooktip - Drepana arcuata

Wingspan: ~ 30 mm. Rusty-edged subterminal line on hooked orange/tan forewing curves toward the apex. Reniform spot has two black dots.

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

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The Arched hooktip

The arched hooktip or masked birch caterpillar is a moth of the Drepanidae family. It is found from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, south to at least North Carolina, South Carolina and California.

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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 31, 2019. Captured Jul 30, 2019 00:04 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.