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930494 – 8347 – Zanclognatha obscuripennis – Dark Zanclognatha Moth – (Grote, 1872)

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Distribution: New York to Missouri, southward to Florida and Louisiana. Seasonality and Size: April-June. Two Broods. 22-32mm. Larva and Host Plants: Dead leaves. Description/ Field Marks: AM. line straight across most of wing from below costa (Forbes' Key). Subterminal line dark, edged outwardly with yellow. (Forbes and Covell) Similar Species: 8352 - Zanclognatha jacchusalis has an obviously waved am. line and a straight, yellow subterminal line (which may have a few dark scales edging it).

References

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