Sunday, April 19, 2009

Hollow-spotted Plagodis Moth (Plagodis alcoolaria)

                                                                                                       (Photo taken on 4/18/09 by Marvin)


Hollow-spotted Plagodis Moth (Plagodis alcoolaria)


BugGuide Species Page:
Range - Eastern and central North America
Life Cycle - Larvae feed on deciduous trees (basswood, beech, maples, oaks)

Moths of Maryland:
Excellent photos of variability in this species.

University of Alberta Entomology Collection:
Adults come to light, and may also be active during the day ... Pupae overwinter ... Larvae are twig mimics.

Moth Photographers Group

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