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Arched Hooktip - Drepana arcuata WS: ~ 40 mm. Rusty-edged subterminal line on hooked forewing curves toward the apex. Reniform spot has two dots.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area.<br />
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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)

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  1. Nice shape! Posted 5 years ago

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2020. Captured Jul 26, 2020 02:45 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm