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Eubaphe mendica
Beggar, Beggar Moth
Eubaphe mendica, commonly known as the beggar or beggar moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. The species exhibits a bivoltine to trivoltine life cycle with adults active from late spring through early autumn. Larvae are specialized feeders on maple and violet species. The common name "beggar" likely derives from the moth's drab, worn-looking appearance.