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Brenthia in Minnesota? - Glyphipterix circumscriptella
Copyright © 2018 Davis Redmond

Brenthia in Minnesota? - Glyphipterix circumscriptella
Huntersville State Forest, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA
July 4, 2018
Size: 6.5 mm
Found on a milkweed plant. I first noticed it because it was mimicking a jumping spider. I am thinking that it is Brenthia pavonacella, but the large white marking across its back throws me off.
Contributed by Davis Redmond on 17 September, 2018 - 10:24pm
Last updated 16 October, 2018 - 8:13am

Moved
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… Kyhl Austin, 16 October, 2018 - 8:13am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Kyhl Austin, 30 September, 2018 - 12:40am

Reminds us a little of
… john and jane balaban, 17 September, 2018 - 10:42pm

 
That does look just like it!
That does look just like it! Do you know if they exhibit any form of mimicry? I have a video of this one moving exactly like a jumping spider, just as Brenthia do.
… Davis Redmond, 18 September, 2018 - 11:28am

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