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Photo#464324
unknown moth - Sparganothis caryae

unknown moth - Sparganothis caryae
Hohenwald, Lewis County, Tennessee, USA
May 28, 2010
Size: 1/3rd inch long
This moth was drawn to lights in the deciduous woodlands of central Tennessee.

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Looks like Sparganothis caryae (3700)
Compare to pictures here:
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3700

We have them up here in PA and NJ; I'm guessing they're in TN as well...

 
Great ID!
I was dearly hoping to get this little jewel, so really appreciate the info.

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Maple Leaftier
or something similar.

But I'm not an expert.

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