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Stripe-backed Moth - Arogalea cristifasciella TL: ~5 mm. White FW with broad, black AM band that slants inward toward the inner margin. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2020(21) Arogalea,Arogalea cristifasciella,Geotagged,Spring,Stripe-backed Moth,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Stripe-backed Moth - Arogalea cristifasciella

TL: ~5 mm. White FW with broad, black AM band that slants inward toward the inner margin.

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

2020(21)

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The Stripe-backed Moth

"Arogalea cristifasciella", the stripe-backed moth, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America. The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. The forewings are white with a broad black antemedial band. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to August.

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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 May 15, 2020. Captured May 14, 2020 11:34 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm

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