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Brown Scoopwing

Calledapteryx dryopterata

Description:

A unique and uncommon moth found in northeastern North America, Calledapteryx dryopterata, the Brown Scoopwing, was quite common, with 2-3 moths in the week I was at my grandmother's in Maine.

Notes:

Lifer!

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1 Comment

Great spotting! Love those wings

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Sep 22, 2013

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