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Noctuidae
932358 – 9454   Loscopia velata (Walker, 1865)
             Veiled Ear Moth

© Tom Murray
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Synonymy: Apamea velata Walker, 1865
Hydroecia sera Grote & Robinson, 1868
Taxonomic Notes: Loscopia velata: Formerly placed in the genus Amphipoea.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Mikkola, K., J. D. Lafontaine & J. D. Gill, 2009. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.9: p. 105; pl. 8.28-29. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at Block Island Moths
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Loscopia velata
© David Silsbee
Loscopia velata
© Robin McLeod
Loscopia velata
30mm – © Jim Vargo
Loscopia velata
© Canadian National Collection LG

Loscopia velata
© Jason Dombroskie

Loscopia velata
© Jason Dombroskie

Loscopia velata
© Jason Dombroskie

Loscopia velata
© Jason Dombroskie

Loscopia velata
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Loscopia velata
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Loscopia velata
© Jane & John Balaban LG
on Carex
Loscopia velata
© Jane & John Balaban LG
on Carex squarrosa
Loscopia velata
© Tom Bentley LG

Loscopia velata
© Tom Bentley LG


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