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The Begger Moth

Eubaphe mendica

Description:

Family: Geometridae, Sub-family: Larentiinae. WS 21-30 mm. Semi-translucent yellow FW with a band of light brown spots. Orange accent on edges of wings. Hosts: Maple and violet.

Habitat:

Near meadows and woods. Nocturnal and attracted to light


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3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 10 months ago

How could anyone name such a pretty moth "the Beggar"?

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 10 months ago

Excellent and I just got the ID of a moth and it isn't in the Peterson's Guide.

Jakubko
Jakubko 10 months ago

Awesome! Just found one of these in my house! We are the only ones with this moth on PN!

Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 40.88, Long: -75.59

Spotted on Jun 12, 2012
Submitted on Jul 16, 2012

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