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Scudder's Epiblema - Epiblema scudderiana WS: ~20 mm. It rests with its wings rolled around its body in the shape of a cylinder. Host: Goldenrod. Status: Common<br />
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The larvae of this species have been studied for their cold-hardiness. When the temperature drops below 5 degrees C, the larvae produce glycerol to protect themselves from freezing.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a seni-rural area<br />
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2020(65) Epiblema,Epiblema scudderiana,Geotagged,Goldenrod Gall Moth,Scudder's Epiblema,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Scudder's Epiblema - Epiblema scudderiana

WS: ~20 mm. It rests with its wings rolled around its body in the shape of a cylinder. Host: Goldenrod. Status: Common

The larvae of this species have been studied for their cold-hardiness. When the temperature drops below 5 degrees C, the larvae produce glycerol to protect themselves from freezing.

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

2020(65)

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''Epiblema scudderiana'', the goldenrod gall moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The MONA or Hodges number for ''Epiblema scudderiana'' is 3186.

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

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Uploaded Jun 28, 2020. Captured Jun 27, 2020 12:56 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm