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Orange-headed Epicallima Moth - Epicallima argenticinctella Total length: ~5 mm. Yellow/orange forewing has a brown basal area and shading in the subterminal area . Silver lines are slightly bent.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2020(97) Epicallima,Epicallima argenticinctella,Geotagged,Orange-headed Epicallima Moth,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Orange-headed Epicallima Moth - Epicallima argenticinctella

Total length: ~5 mm. Yellow/orange forewing has a brown basal area and shading in the subterminal area . Silver lines are slightly bent.

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

2020(97)

    comments (4)

  1. Cute moth! Posted 5 years ago
    1. The moths says 'thanks', but it is already in a committed relationship. Posted 5 years ago
      1. So you're telling me there's a chance? Posted 5 years ago
        1. Keep dreaming... Posted 5 years ago

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"Epicallima argenticinctella", the orange-headed epicallima moth, is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to South Carolina, west to Kansas and Texas. The habitat consists of deciduous forests.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 9, 2020. Captured Jul 8, 2020 23:05 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm