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Bucculatrix sp.
Tiny yellow moth with two dark tufts in the middle of the wings.
Backyard bordering a small area of temperate forest.
Spotted on Aug 15, 2014
Submitted on Nov 17, 2014
2 Comments
That does seem close, though none of them seem as yellow as this one. The shape and raised scales are consistent.
Thanks Jacob!
I was immediately reminded of genus Bucculatrix, family Bucculatricidae. If I had to pick on of the species featured on BugGuide, I would undoubtedly go with Bucculatrix coronatella. However, I'm sure there are several possibilities.
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