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Tiny Clearwing
Tired

Tiny Clearwing (Synanthedon sp.)

Wingspan about 2cm in that pose. This is a Synanthedon sp. moth, though I'm not sure what kind. I suspect Synanthedon scitula, as their larvae feed on pecan trees, and we have a large number of pecans in the area.
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Habitat
A semi-urban area, found sitting on a lemon tree leaf.
Location
Central TX
Scientific name
Synanthedon sp.

Media information

Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
Tired
Date added
View count
137
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
OLYMPUS CORPORATION TG-6
Aperture
ƒ/4.1
Focal length
13.7 mm
Exposure time
1/250 second(s)
ISO
800
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
P4070989.JPG
File size
2.5 MB
Date taken
Thu, 07 April 2022 1:45 AM
Dimensions
4000px x 3000px

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