Half-wing Moth (Melanic) - Phigalia titea
This moth is a melanic male. I know it's male because the female of this species is wingless. This is my first time spotting a melanic individual, which was pretty cool!
Fun fact: Melanic morphs of this species seem to prefer white backgrounds, such as white birch.
Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area
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"Phigalia titea", the spiny looper or half-wing moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1780. The average wingspan is about 34 mm.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 19, 2020. Captured Mar 18, 2020 20:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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