Arched Hooktip - Drepana arcuata

WS: ~ 40 mm. Rusty-edged subterminal line on hooked forewing curves toward the apex. Reniform spot has two dots.

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

2020(d)

comments (4)

Patomarazul

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Nice shape! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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So lovely <3 Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Lisa -- Last night, it seemed that the moths were in competition to see who could pose in the most awkward, high, or dirty spots. This moth was definitely one of the winners. Posted 5 years ago

The Arched hooktip

The arched hooktip or masked birch caterpillar is a moth of the Drepanidae family. It is found from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, south to at least North Carolina, South Carolina and California.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young