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Brown Moth with Tufts - Autographa bimaculata
Copyright © 2017 Dalila

Brown Moth with Tufts - Autographa bimaculata
Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, Ontario, Canada
August 10, 2017
Size: 3cm
This brown moth has four dorsal tufts when at rest and white and brown patterning on its forewings.
Contributed by Dalila on 12 September, 2017 - 8:52am
Last updated 13 September, 2017 - 12:55am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 13 September, 2017 - 12:55am

Take a look at...
Two-spotted Looper (Autographa bimaculata) while waiting on an expert.
… Ron M., 12 September, 2017 - 1:20pm

 
Thanks!
Yes, this looks like a good match! Thanks very much, Ron!
… Dalila, 12 September, 2017 - 2:30pm

Anterior Tuft
The anterior tuft is bifurcated.

Sorry this photo is not in better focus! I'm hoping that to some moth specialists, this moth will still be identifiable.
… Dalila, 12 September, 2017 - 8:53am

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