Pale Lichen Moth (Crambidia pallida)

TL: ~10 mm. Grayish brown FW marked with a netlike pattern of pale veins. Hosts: Lichen

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

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

If you compare the two photos currently associated with this species record, I'd say they are different species? Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I noticed that too. I think Gary's was maybe a pale individual or else his lighting made it appear so. Or, maybe my ID is wrong? I tend to think both are correct with individual variation. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Ah, upon a closer look it look's like your angle has the head retracted, could indeed be the same one, sorry. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Okay, no problem :). I'm not sure what else it could be. Maybe I will post it on BG to see if I can get a confirmation. Posted 6 years ago

The Pale lichen moth

''Crambidia pallida'', the pale lichen moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Packard in 1864. It is found from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and north to North Dakota and Manitoba. The habitat consists of forests and woodlands.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young