Orthodes

Forewing length 13–17 mm. Forewing ground color varies from dark gray to dark ferruginous or ferruginous gray. Orbicular and reniform spots are ground color outlined in white or light brown; in some species the reniform spot is white with a few ground-color scales and bordered by black proximally and distally. Hindwing gray with pale ferruginous to white fringe. Terminal line a series of triangular spots outlined with light brown between wing veins; on dark specimens the triangular spots disappear and only the light brown line remains in a zig-zag pattern. A black spot may be present between the patagia directly behind the head.

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