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Horned Spanworm Moth - Nematocampa resistaria WS: ~3 cm. Yellowish-tan with brown markings.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Resting on an old building in a mixed forest Geotagged,Horned spanworm moth,Nematocampa,Nematocampa resistaria,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Horned Spanworm Moth - Nematocampa resistaria

WS: ~3 cm. Yellowish-tan with brown markings.

Habitat: Resting on an old building in a mixed forest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Such a variable species. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      It sure is! Posted 5 years ago

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The Horned spanworm moth

''Nematocampa resistaria'', commonly known as the filament bearer, bordered thorn or horned spanworm moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and California. This species was split from the Eurasian ''Nematocampa limbata''.

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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 Jul 11, 2020. Captured Jul 11, 2020 10:34 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.