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Spotted Apatelodes Moth

Apatelodes torrefacta

Description:

Brown moth, medium-sized, very fuzzy.

Habitat:

Rural yard attracted to light trap.

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2 Comments

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 10 years ago

Thanks Smith Zoo! It was neat to see the behavior where it raised its butt end up over its body. I am not sure what this posture does for it and will need to investigate.I just love natures' little mysteries!

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Wow Lisa! Great find!

LisaPowers
Spotted by
LisaPowers

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2013
Submitted on Jun 30, 2013

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