Hodges #5248 - Sweet-potato Leaffolder Moth - Lygropia tripunctata Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA July 24, 2017 Size: Forewing ≈14mm
Captured while resting at midnight on house wall ≈30cm above black light illuminated sheet. Comparing this moth (unfortunately quite worn) with the 5 images of Lygropia tripunctata shown in BugGuide and MPG, I am quite sure that it is the same species. However, considering its apparent rarity, I would appreciate confirmation of the ID.
Contributed by Peter Homann on 25 July, 2017 - 3:33pm Last updated 8 September, 2017 - 10:40am |