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Black-and Yellow Lichen Moth

Lycomorpha pholus

Description:

This lovely moth mimics beetles in the family Lycidae, the Net-winged Beetles. This moth especially mimics those Lycids in the genus Calopteron.

Habitat:

Found near a pond surrounded by deciduous/coniferous woodlands.

Notes:

Lifer!

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau

Auburn, Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 29, 2013

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