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Wretched Olethreutes - Olethreutes exoletum
Copyright © 2013 Karl Hillig

Wretched Olethreutes - Olethreutes exoletum
Ballston Lake , Saratoga County, New York, USA
May 31, 2013
Size: 8 mm long
This moth just emerged from a cocoon I found on a leaf of black currant. I also found a caterpillar on the same plant, possibly the same species. ID help appreciated.

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Contributed by Karl Hillig on 31 May, 2013 - 9:05am

Love those moth common names
This one might be the title of a horror movie!
… Diane Young, 31 May, 2013 - 11:28am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Karl Hillig, 31 May, 2013 - 9:16am login or register to post comments

Looks like ...
Olethreutes exoletum. ID verification appreciated.
… Karl Hillig, 31 May, 2013 - 9:14am login or register to post comments

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