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Bruce Spanworm Moth

Operophtera bruceata

Description:

Golden when wings are closed. Found 3 of these around the house. (one a few days ago). Some with more blue in their wings, some beige and this one beige/blue. Very small. 1 inch - 1 1/4 wing to wing spread out.

Habitat:

Poconos

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1 Comment

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

I would love to get an ID on this moth. It looks gold closed up and very fuzzy with wings outstretched. I have right and left side, and 3 different wing positions. Thanks!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Nov 26, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011

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