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Basswood Leafroller - Pantographa limata WS: ~40 mm. FW marked with pattern of brown lines. Inner margin and central ST area shaded purplish brown. Hosts: Basswood, oak, and rock elm. Status: Common.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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Basswood Leafroller - Pantographa limata

WS: ~40 mm. FW marked with pattern of brown lines. Inner margin and central ST area shaded purplish brown. Hosts: Basswood, oak, and rock elm. Status: Common.

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

2020(d)

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  1. Beautiful pattern! Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thanks, I agree! Posted 5 years ago

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''Pantographa limata'', the basswood leafroller moth, is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in North America, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Quebec.

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

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2020. Captured Jul 21, 2020 23:51 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm