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Possible Operophterini moth? - Operophtera
Copyright © 2009 Gillian Mastromatteo

Possible Operophterini moth? - Operophtera
Ottawa, Canada, Ontario, Canada
November 1, 2009
I saw about ten of these medium-sized whitish moths fluttering in a sunny spot in the woods recently on a warmer-than-usual day (it was about 11°C that afternoon). Very few would land where I could photograph them. I think it might be a Bruce Spanworm or Autumnal Moth or something related.

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Contributed by Gillian Mastromatteo on 6 November, 2009 - 6:18pm
Last updated 31 December, 2009 - 8:25pm

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… v belov, 21 November, 2009 - 6:09pm login or register to post comments

looks like the bruce spanworm to me..
but what do i know? i compared in the guide and it seems to match up to this pretty well..


… Edna Woodward, 6 November, 2009 - 6:44pm login or register to post comments

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