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Harris's three spot

Harrisimemna trisignata

Description:

A moth with distinctive wing patterns. Wingspan about 31 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on my backyard fence. Attracted to light. Mixed woods nearby.

Notes:

According to Bugguide: Larvae recorded on Lonicera morrowii (Morrow Honeysuckle), wild raisin, Winterberry, Bush Honeysuckle, Black Willow, White ash, apple, Ilex spp. and many more.

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3 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah a year ago

Lichens, perhaps?

Brian38
Brian38 a year ago

Thanks, Mauna. I wonder what it's mimicking?

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah a year ago

So ornate!

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Spotted on Aug 15, 2022
Submitted on Aug 16, 2022

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