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Winter Moth or Bruce Spanworm - Operophtera - male
Copyright © 2019 C. Fred Zeillemaker

Winter Moth or Bruce Spanworm - Operophtera - Male
Hopewell Cape, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada
November 1, 2019
Attracted to porch light.
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Contributed by C. Fred Zeillemaker on 30 November, 2019 - 11:31am
Last updated 1 December, 2019 - 10:18am

Moved
Moved from Winter Moth.

It is difficult to be sure of the species, since the terminal line (dots) may be faded here, if this is Operophtera bruceata. That is the key feature. Otherwise, the absence of those dots, indicates that it may be Operophtera brumata.
Note, this is not a worn individual. The fringe is nearly complete. However, the coloring is slightly faded or it is just lighter, which reduces the overall contrast.
… Bob Biagi, 1 December, 2019 - 9:48am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you...
very much, Bob. Your extensive knowledge is always appreciated!
… C. Fred Zeillemaker, 1 December, 2019 - 10:13am login or register to post comments

Moved
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