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Unknown Moth - Atteva aurea
Copyright © 2014 K Brumback

Unknown Moth - Atteva aurea
Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
May 8, 2014
Size: app. 9-10 mm
Found on a front porch at app. 13:30. Has been seen several times on a lit front porch in the last week, but never remained still for a picture.
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Contributed by K Brumback on 9 May, 2014 - 12:21am

What else does it feed on?
As far as I know, there are no "trees of heaven" near my location. Does it use other host plants or does it have a large range of flight?
… K Brumback, 9 May, 2014 - 12:47am login or register to post comments

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… Maury J. Heiman, 9 May, 2014 - 12:37am login or register to post comments

Ailanthus Webworm moth
It is an Ailanthus Webworm moth, Atteva aurea.
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… Jeff Brown, 9 May, 2014 - 12:29am login or register to post comments

 
What else does it feed on?
As far as I know, there are no "trees of heaven" near my location. Does it use other host plants or does it have a large range of flight?
… K Brumback, 9 May, 2014 - 12:49am login or register to post comments

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