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Orange-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis) TL: ~15 mm. Narrow, brown FW with yellow streak that extends along basal half of costa. Orange collar on thorax. Hosts: Grass, lichen, and spike-rush.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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Orange-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis)

TL: ~15 mm. Narrow, brown FW with yellow streak that extends along basal half of costa. Orange collar on thorax. Hosts: Grass, lichen, and spike-rush.

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

2020(111)

    comments (2)

  1. Nice one! I love its little hopper buddy! :D Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thanks! I considered photoshopping it out, but couldn't figure out how to do it without making it look awful. It is cute as is though :). Posted 5 years ago

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The Orange-collared Scape Moth is a species of the Arctiidae family.

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

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2020. Captured Jul 18, 2020 22:35 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm