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27-Jul-2019 Christine Hanrahan

Catocaline dart moth (Cryptocala acadiensis), #11012

Larose Forest

According to Bug Guide this is the only species in this genus in NA. They also note that the larvae feed on arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.), cherry, dock (Rumex spp.), dogbane (Apocynum spp.), elderberry (Sambucus spp.), meadowsweet (Spiraea spp.), St. Johnswort (Hypericum spp.), and yarrow

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Helen Betts31-Jul-2019 21:05
Excellent detail and color in this attractive moth. V.
hayl31-Jul-2019 19:41
Another moth with really intricate markings.
joseantonio31-Jul-2019 18:44
very nice capture.V.
Jim Coffman31-Jul-2019 17:31
Nice capture of this little beauty..
globalgadabout31-Jul-2019 16:12
seems like an omnivore, a beneficial trait for survival...its rich colours are so attractive..
Carl Carbone31-Jul-2019 16:03
Pretty moth!
Walter Otto Koenig31-Jul-2019 15:44
Beautiful colors and markings. So interesting to see. "V"
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