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Moth - Scopula

Moth - Scopula
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
July 25, 2012
Came in to a light.

Moved
Moved from Sterrhinae.

I vote with Doug for Soft-lined Wave, but I do not place to species very often in this difficult Genus.

Moved
Moved from Moths.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Looks like Soft-lined Wave.
Compare with Scopula inductata

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Thanks for the feedback. In
Thanks for the feedback. In comparing the species it seems like Scopula limboundata is more likely given the more angular shape of the wings.

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