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Spotted black bordered underwing.

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Date

[ca. 1820]

Artist

John Abbot (1751-c.1840)

Collective Title

Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abbot. [1816?]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22883164

Description

One spotted black bordered underwing moth in flight, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes 'Feeds on the Leatris paniculata, Swamp Huckleberry, Oak, etc. Went into the ground 29th April, bred 20th May. The moth may sometimes be found settled on the ground in path ways and fields, when disturbed flies a little way and lights again. Is not common'.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

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Butterflies
Flowers

Category

Glossary
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