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Canadian Melanolophia - Melanolophia canadaria WS: 35 mm. Pale gray FW marked with fragmented lines. Wavy PM line that is double at the midpoint and inner margin, forming two dark patches.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2020(d) Canadian melanolophia,Geotagged,Melanolophia canadaria,Moth Week 2020,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Canadian Melanolophia - Melanolophia canadaria

WS: 35 mm. Pale gray FW marked with fragmented lines. Wavy PM line that is double at the midpoint and inner margin, forming two dark patches.

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

2020(d)

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"Melanolophia canadaria", the Canadian melanolophia, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is found in North America from Florida to Nova Scotia, west to Saskatchewan and south to Texas.

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

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2020. Captured Jul 20, 2020 23:36 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm