Reddish buff moth  (Acosmetia caliginosa)

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Description

The Reddish Buff moth's name provides a good description of the adult. It is a night-flying moth and hides up in vegetation during daylight hours. The caterpillars are bright green with yellow stripes and are found in July and August on their food plant, saw-wort.

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