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Crambidae - Metzneria lappella

Crambidae - Metzneria lappella
Essex, Essex, Ontario, Canada
July 15, 2017

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Metzneria lappella
This looks to be Metzneria lappella (Gelechiidae). The very long upwardly-curved labial palpi are a tipoff. Also, most crambids have broader forewings and not as much (i.e., shorter) wing fringe, compared to what is seen in this moth.