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Scopula ancellata
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Scopula ancellata
Pine Brook, Isanti County, Minnesota, USA
Reared from eggs obtained June 17, 2008. Offered several forbs and woody plants, seemed to favor elm. Here final instar at unknown size, but grew to ~32mm. Adults eclosed August 19, 2008. Adult ID based on strong broken terminal line. See also photo of female parent.

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Contributed by jim sogaard on 28 March, 2018 - 3:13pm
Last updated 17 December, 2019 - 3:17pm

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