Treble-bar moth ( Aplocera plagiata ), #7627 by larose forest photos


18-JUN-2017	Christine Hanrahan

A European species which, according to Bug Guide, was introduced around Ottawa in the 1980s to control the European plant, St. John's-wort.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 9.9mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Carl Carbone		22-Jun-2017 02:14
Nice capture! Is it working or has the moth now become a nuisance?

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