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Small Phigalia - Phigalia strigataria WS: ~30 mm. PM line is fragmented. Females are flightless. Hosts: Elm and possibly other deciduous trees.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area.<br /> <br /> 2020(2) Apocheima strigataria,Geotagged,Phigalia,Phigalia strigataria,United States,Winter,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Small Phigalia - Phigalia strigataria

WS: ~30 mm. PM line is fragmented. Females are flightless. Hosts: Elm and possibly other deciduous trees.

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

2020(2)

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The Small phigalia moth

''Apocheima strigataria'', the small phigalia moth, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Charles Sedgwick Minot in 1869. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from North Dakota to Texas and further east. The habitat consists of woodlands and forests.

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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 Mar 11, 2020. Captured Mar 10, 2020 22:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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