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Scopula limboundata At porch lights near a dense mixed forest  Geotagged,Large Lace-border,Scopula limboundata,Scopula umbilicata,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Nice! Described in 1794. That caught my attention as it seems very early, usually old descriptions are predominantly from the 19th century. Posted 5 years ago
    1. I thought that was interesting too! This is my first time seeing this species. It is very similar to S. limboundata, but it has some distinctive markings!
      Large Lace Border (Scopula limboundata) At porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
 Geotagged,Large Lace-border,Scopula limboundata,Summer,United States
      Posted 5 years ago
      1. "Swag-lined Wave" is an impressive name for the 18th century. I imagine at that time you could name things anything you want as zoology was largely a clean sheet :) I, for one, would have started by just calling this one "moth". Posted 5 years ago

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The Large Lace-border is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. There is a single and unconfirmed record from Great Britain. The wingspan is 25–30 mm. Adults are on wing from late May to late August or early September. The larvae feed on apple, blueberry, clover, dandelion, meadow-beauty, and black cherry.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Sep 17, 2019. Captured Sep 10, 2019 04:29 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/10s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm