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Gold-stripe Grass-veneer

Microcrambus biguttellus

Spotting Image 1

Habitat:

Attracted to light in open area bordered by mixed woodland.

Notes:

Lifer.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago
Gold-stripe Grass Veneer
Microcrambus biguttellus Moth Photographers Group – Microcrambus biguttellus – 5419


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Hey Fyn! From my observations Crambus albellus lacks the two spots in the middle of the forewing, where as Microcrambus biguttellus can have them or not, but when they are present, it is a diagnostic feature.

Here is a C. albellus I found:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/321...

Here is a M. biguttellus I found:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/322...

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Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

Good call, Jacob. Thanks, I'll update.

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Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2013
Submitted on Jul 26, 2013

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