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Hypena scabra
Forewing narrow, blackish-brown or grayish (color and pattern varies considerably); thin black horizontal line midway along inner margin, and pale triangular patch usually present along costa at apex; PM line slightly wavy with small but conspicuous outward bulge near costa. Hindwing broad and uniformly medium to dark grayish-brown with darker veins and faint spot.
Adults are on wing from March to November or all year round in warmer regions.
The larvae feed on low-growing legumes, including alfalfa, bean, clover, pea and soybean.
Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 25, 2013
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