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Idaea minuta #7101 ? - Idaea bonifata
Copyright © 2016 Diane P. Brooks

Idaea minuta #7101 ? - Idaea bonifata
Corning, Perry County, Ohio, USA
September 24, 2016
Rich mesic woods, edge of field. Came to porch light/black light.
We are in a very dry spell right now.
Not sure why there are no photos of this moth on Bugguide. None listed for Ohio on MPG either.
Contributed by Diane P. Brooks on 25 September, 2016 - 2:53pm
Last updated 19 October, 2021 - 12:32pm

Moved
Moved from Idaea.
… Bob Biagi, 19 October, 2021 - 12:32pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… A. Hendrickson, 27 September, 2016 - 5:48pm

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I agree with Bob. I cannot place to species because there are so few photographs of I. minuta and their ranges overlap. They are so tiny and seldom distinctly marked. I have thought I might have I. minuta too.
… A. Hendrickson, 27 September, 2016 - 5:48pm

Fortunate Idaea Moth
It's hard to rule out Idaea bonifata, which is much more widespread and a slightly variable species. I suggest that you re-crop the image, while you wait for an expert.
… Bob Biagi, 25 September, 2016 - 6:05pm

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