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Eyed Paectes Moth - Paectes oculatrix TL: 15 mm; Grayish brown forewings with basal patches. Brownish red streaks extend through the median area parallel to the costa. The curved postmedian line outlines an eyelike pattern in the subterminal area. Host: Poison Ivy. Status: Common.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2020(56) Eyed Paectes Moth,Geotagged,Paectes oculatrix,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Eyed Paectes Moth - Paectes oculatrix

TL: 15 mm; Grayish brown forewings with basal patches. Brownish red streaks extend through the median area parallel to the costa. The curved postmedian line outlines an eyelike pattern in the subterminal area. Host: Poison Ivy. Status: Common.

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

2020(56)

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Paectes oculatrix is a species of Moth from the family of Noctuidae.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 7, 2020. Captured Jun 6, 2020 11:17 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm