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Moth - Diathrausta harlequinalis
Copyright © 2011 thelizo

Moth - Diathrausta harlequinalis
New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
August 12, 2011
Small moth found under the lights at night. It's a little hard to tell from this picture, but it's holding its abdomen with a slight curve upwards at the tip. Any ideas about genus and/or species?
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Contributed by thelizo on 13 August, 2011 - 10:23am
Last updated 27 August, 2011 - 11:01am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Beatriz Moisset, 27 August, 2011 - 11:01am login or register to post comments

Harlequin Webworm
5175 Harlequin Webworm Moth
Diathrausta harlequinalis
… Nina, 15 August, 2011 - 5:47pm login or register to post comments

might be a member of the Cram
might be a member of the Crambidae family ... see Harlequin Webworm Moth - Diathrausta harlequinalis - Hodges #5175
… Marcia Morris, 13 August, 2011 - 10:51am login or register to post comments

Looks like
One of the Diathrausta species. Unfortunately, probably can't tell you which one.
… cwhit1, 13 August, 2011 - 10:47am login or register to post comments

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