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Eupsilia Vinulenta
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Noctuinae, Tribe: Xylenini. A common thick-bodied and hairy sallow moth. TL -20 mm. WS 2.0 - 4.5 cm. Peppery pale orange FW with wavy lines and one spot on each wing that can either be orange or white. Hosts: Deciduous trees and low plants including cherry, elm and maple.
Woodlands and old fields.
Mild temperature of around 50 degrees brought this moth to the front porch light. What a nice surprise and it liked my finger too. Some overwinter as adults. Nocturnal, attracted to light.
Thanks Noel B. I had to start a new account due to circumstances, so hopefully in Spring and Summer will find a lot more moths.
Spotted on Jan 30, 2013
Submitted on Jan 31, 2013
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