Virginia Ctenucha.

Virginia Ctenucha

The Virginia Ctenucha is a species of moth native to the eastern part of North America.

Virginia Ctenucha.

Virginia Ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica), photographed in the Finch hydro corridor in Toronto.

The Virginia Ctenucha is a really a beautiful moth with a metallic blue body. It does not appear to be very common, I think this was the first specimen I have seen.

Further Readings:

Ctenucha virginica on Wikipedia.
Virginia Ctenucha on Butterflies and Moths of North America.
Ideintified using the website: Ontario Moths.
Last updated: July 4, 2015

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