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Tarache aprica
The Adult: sexually dimorphic (two distinct forms). The male forewing os white basally with two black patches along costa, the distal patch merging with general blackish shading beyond PM line, leaving white patch near apex; female forewing mostly dark gray or blackish except for two white patches along costa, and some white at base and outer margin; small black orbicular spot surrounded by white, and usually prominent in both sexes. The hindwing whitish or pale gray; dark grayish-brown shading along outer margin in female only.
Their habitat consist of gardens, fields, open areas. Adults can be flushed from plants during the day. Larvae feed on leaves of Hollyhock (Alcea rosea).
Found under my porch light 2 nights in a row.
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