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Moth?
Copyright © 2008 Mardon Erbland

Moth?
47.63046N 52.68744W (WGS84), Logy Bay, Northeast Avalon, Newfoundland/Labrador, Canada
August 31, 2008
Size: 4 mm head to wing tips
This looks like a moth but I've never seen wings quite so ragged no the tips. Is it a moth? It came to a porch light after dark.

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Moth? Moth? Moth?
Contributed by Mardon Erbland on 31 August, 2008 - 9:01pm
Last updated 13 September, 2008 - 3:28pm

Reminds us of the little caddisflies
Maybe Hydroptilidae, in the guide here, but you'll have to wait for one of the experts for a firm ID.
… john and jane balaban, 31 August, 2008 - 9:20pm

 
hydroptilid
Looks like a hydroptilid to me too.
… druiter, 31 August, 2008 - 10:07pm

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