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Double-humped Pococera Moth - Pococera expandens TL: ~15 mm. Variable species. Known to have an ochre basal patch and white scales near the inner margin. Hosts: Oak. Status: Common<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2020(59) Double-humped Pococera Moth,Geotagged,Pococera expandens,Spring,Striped oak webworm moth,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Double-humped Pococera Moth - Pococera expandens

TL: ~15 mm. Variable species. Known to have an ochre basal patch and white scales near the inner margin. Hosts: Oak. Status: Common

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm light in a semi-rural area

2020(59)

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''Pococera expandens'', the striped oak webworm moth or double-humped pococera moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. The wingspan is 22 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 21, 2020. Captured Jun 20, 2020 11:55 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm