Speckled Acleris Moth - Acleris negundana?

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

2020(3)

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Well, what an impossible choice. I'm finding almost identical photos for both species. They also both occur at this location. A few times I thought I managed to find a unique characteristic, and then found an example photo where the other species also has it.

I slightly lean to negundana because its reported 50% more in this location, also it came as a stronger match in the app. But I can't really explain why. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for checking, Ferdy. I agree about negundana being the more likely choice because, as you said, it is more common in my area and at this time of year...Plus, I listed it last, so it must be the correct choice. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Pinpoint logic. Not sure why I even checked.
    Great species intro, amazing that you still keep finding new species. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I am surprised as well. Connecticut is not exactly a hotspot, but there is still a lot here for those who are willing to look ;). Posted 5 years ago

The Speckled Acleris Moth

''Acleris negundana'', the speckled acleris moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Ontario, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young