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Box tree moth #838845

Asked July 03, 2023, 4:11 PM EDT

Is this a box tree moth? Caledonia MI

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

No, this is not a moth. It appears to be a Common Whitetail Skimmer, which is a type of dragonfly. The patterns can differ based on maturity and sex.

https://www.insectidentification.org/insects-by-type-and-region.php?thisState=michigan&thisType=Dragonfly%20or%20Damselfly

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 05, 2023, 11:04 AM EDT

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Box tree moth #838845

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