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Moth - Autographa precationis
Copyright © 2018 bill cincinnati

Moth - Autographa precationis
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
June 18, 2018
Size: 1/2 inch
Came to light at night. Wings held roof like over top and sides of body.
Contributed by bill cincinnati on 19 June, 2018 - 5:41pm
Last updated 21 October, 2018 - 11:58am

Moved
Moved from Common Looper.
… Kyhl Austin, 21 October, 2018 - 11:58am

Moved
Moved from Looper Moths.
… Kyhl Austin, 21 October, 2018 - 11:58am

Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Moths.
… Kyhl Austin, 12 August, 2018 - 2:01am

Looks to me like
Species Autographa precationis - Common Looper - Hodges#8908 with white lined reinform spot, but have an expert confirm.
… Grammazoo, 19 June, 2018 - 6:34pm

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