Showing posts with label Moonseed Moth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moonseed Moth. Show all posts

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Moonseed Moth (Plusiodonta compressipalpis)



Observed: Under our porch light numerous time over the summer.

Range: Quebec to northern Florida, west to Arizona, north to Manitoba.

Larva host plant: Common Moonseed vine and related species.

Remarks: Wings folded as in the photo on the left is the Moonseed Moth's more common resting position.


Sources and links:
BugGuide Species Page
Moth Photographers Group
Moths of Maryland




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