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Variable Nigranum Moth

Olethreutes nigranum

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Description:

Tortricid moth. 8 mm total length.The appearance of this species is highly variable. This particular moth was tan with dark brown markings.

Habitat:

Attracted to a moth light in a rural backyard.

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6 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 5 years ago

Thanks Mark!

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 5 years ago

Done. Wow variable sure is an understatement.

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 5 years ago

I’m unable to update from my iPad, but will tonight :)

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 5 years ago

Brilliant.

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 5 years ago

Thanks Mark! I was able to get an ID: Olethreutes nigranum.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 5 years ago

I spent an hour looking for this with zero luck. Although it sure looks Tortricidae should we try others?

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 23, 2018
Submitted on Jul 24, 2018

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