Ernestine's Moth
(Phytometra ernestinana - 8480)
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Monday, July 20, 2015
Spiny Oakworm Moth (Anisota stigma - 7716)
Spiny Oakworm Moth
(Anisota stigma - 7716)
(Anisota stigma - 7716)
Widespread throughout much of eastern North America. Reported host plants include hazel and basswood in addition to oak. (BugGuide)
A male.
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A male.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Pink-Shaded Fern Moth (Callopistria mollissima - 9631)
Pink-Shaded Fern Moth
(Callopistria mollissima - 9631)
Larvae of feed on various ferns. (American Insect)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda - 7715)
Rosy Maple Moth
(Dryocampa rubicunda - 7715)
Some speculate these colorful moths mimic red maple samaras (the term for the helicopter-like fruit of maples). (See Ohio Birds and Biodiversity by Jim McCormac)
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Saturday, July 04, 2015
Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)
Orange Sulphur
(Colias eurytheme)
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants in the pea family, including alfalfa and various clovers. Adult Food: Nectar from many kinds of flowers including dandelion, milkweeds, goldenrods, and asters. (Source and more info: BAMONA)
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American Snout Butterfly (Libytheana carinenta)
American Snout Butterfly
(Libytheana carinenta)
Resident in southern U.S. and Mexico. Periodic to northern U.S. and extreme southern Ontario. (BugGuide)
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
Spotted Peppergrass Moth (Eustixia pupula - 4794)
Spotted Peppergrass Moth
(Eustixia pupula - 4794)
Found throughout most of eastern North America. Habitat is fields, waste places; adults are attracted to light. (BugGuide)
Host plant is Common Peppergrass (Lepidium virginicum)
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Green Marvel Moth (Acronicta fallax - 9281)
Green Marvel Moth (Acronicta fallax - 9281)
Range: Eastern North America.
Food: Principal host plant is said to be Viburnum.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia - 8146)
Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia - 8146)
For more information on distribution, caterpillar and life cycle, please see:
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
Fawn Sallow (Psaphida styracis - 10016)
Fawn Sallow
(Psaphida styracis - 10016)
Range: Eastern North America.
Season: Adults fly from March to late May.
Food: Larva feed on oaks.
(Source: BugGuide)
(Psaphida styracis - 10016)
Range: Eastern North America.
Season: Adults fly from March to late May.
Food: Larva feed on oaks.
(Source: BugGuide)
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Common Oak Moth (Phoberia atomaris - 8591)
Common Oak Moth
(Phoberia atomaris - 8591)
Miacy:
This is a common and highly variable noctuid
that appears early every spring. They range from pale gray to deep gray. The pattern is always the same, though.
As the name suggests, the larvae feed on oak leaves.
(Phoberia atomaris - 8591)
Miacy:
This is a common and highly variable noctuid
that appears early every spring. They range from pale gray to deep gray. The pattern is always the same, though.
As the name suggests, the larvae feed on oak leaves.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Filigreed Chimoptesis (Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana - 3273)
Filigreed Chimoptesis
(Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana - 3273)
Identification: Adult: forewing dark gray to blackish with white tri-lobed strip along inner margin, sometimes tinted with green; black V-shaped mark at anal angle; several small white spots along costa; hindwing gray with dark double terminal line and wide fringe.
Range: Pennsylvania and Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas and at least Indiana.
Season: Adults fly in March and April in the northeast; perhaps earlier and later in the southeast.
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(Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana - 3273)
Identification: Adult: forewing dark gray to blackish with white tri-lobed strip along inner margin, sometimes tinted with green; black V-shaped mark at anal angle; several small white spots along costa; hindwing gray with dark double terminal line and wide fringe.
Range: Pennsylvania and Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas and at least Indiana.
Season: Adults fly in March and April in the northeast; perhaps earlier and later in the southeast.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Chosen Sallow Moth (Psaphida electilis - 10012)
Chosen Sallow Moth
(Psaphida electilis - 10012)
Identification: The coloration of this species shows geographical variation: northern specimens tend to have dark gray forewings with contrasting reddish-brown markings; southern specimens are usually paler gray and less contrasting overall, with little or no brown in the forewings. (Dean Edwards)
Range: Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Texas and Wisconsin.
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light.
Season: Adults fly in April and May. Larvae present from mid to late spring.
Food: larvae feed on leaves of hickory and walnut.
Life Cycle: One generation per year; eggs are laid on buds of hostplant; overwinters as a pupa in soil, sometimes for more than a single year.
BugGuide
MPG
(Psaphida electilis - 10012)
Identification: The coloration of this species shows geographical variation: northern specimens tend to have dark gray forewings with contrasting reddish-brown markings; southern specimens are usually paler gray and less contrasting overall, with little or no brown in the forewings. (Dean Edwards)
Range: Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Texas and Wisconsin.
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light.
Season: Adults fly in April and May. Larvae present from mid to late spring.
Food: larvae feed on leaves of hickory and walnut.
Life Cycle: One generation per year; eggs are laid on buds of hostplant; overwinters as a pupa in soil, sometimes for more than a single year.
BugGuide
MPG
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ipsilon Dart (Agrotis ipsilon - 10663)
Ipsilon Dart
(Agrotis ipsilon - 10663)
This moth -- like many, actually, -- is not a friend of gardeners. Dart moths are also known as cutworm moths. Likewise, the Ipsilon Dart's larva is also known as a Black or Greasy Cutworm.
Range: Throughout most of North America except the Arctic.
Habitat: Croplands, fields, gardens.
Food: Larvae feed on many cultivated plants (e.g. clover, corn, lettuce, potatoes, tobacco) plus grasses.
This is a female based upon her simple antennae. She is feeding on moth bait.
(Agrotis ipsilon - 10663)
This moth -- like many, actually, -- is not a friend of gardeners. Dart moths are also known as cutworm moths. Likewise, the Ipsilon Dart's larva is also known as a Black or Greasy Cutworm.
Range: Throughout most of North America except the Arctic.
Habitat: Croplands, fields, gardens.
Food: Larvae feed on many cultivated plants (e.g. clover, corn, lettuce, potatoes, tobacco) plus grasses.
This is a female based upon her simple antennae. She is feeding on moth bait.
Links:
BugGuide
Moth Photographers Group
University of Florida Featured Creature
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Armyworm Moth (Mythimna unipuncta - 10438)
Armyworm Moth
(Mythimna unipuncta - 10438)
Identification: Forewing tan, often tinged with orange and lightly speckled with black. A couple of more orange spots on each wing is typical. Ditto for a couple of small white dots with a white line passing through them.
Habitat: Common to abundant throughout North American except for the Arctic. Also found in other locations throughout the world.
Food: Larvae are generalist feeders on many species of plants: alfalfa, corn and other grains, grasses, vegetables, many weeds and other wild plants, leaves of fruit trees and ornamentals.
Life Cycle: Two or three generations per year; overwinters as either a pupa or partially-grown larva which pupates in the spring.
Remarks: Moth was photographed on moth bait, a mixture that's mostly brown sugar with enough beer to liquify and a tablespoon of molasses. It supposedly mimics tree sap upon which many moths feed.
To see photos of this moth's complete life cycle including caterpillar, pupa and adult moth, please see Ilona Loser's excellent post on BugGuide.
(Mythimna unipuncta - 10438)
Identification: Forewing tan, often tinged with orange and lightly speckled with black. A couple of more orange spots on each wing is typical. Ditto for a couple of small white dots with a white line passing through them.
Habitat: Common to abundant throughout North American except for the Arctic. Also found in other locations throughout the world.
Food: Larvae are generalist feeders on many species of plants: alfalfa, corn and other grains, grasses, vegetables, many weeds and other wild plants, leaves of fruit trees and ornamentals.
Life Cycle: Two or three generations per year; overwinters as either a pupa or partially-grown larva which pupates in the spring.
Remarks: Moth was photographed on moth bait, a mixture that's mostly brown sugar with enough beer to liquify and a tablespoon of molasses. It supposedly mimics tree sap upon which many moths feed.
To see photos of this moth's complete life cycle including caterpillar, pupa and adult moth, please see Ilona Loser's excellent post on BugGuide.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Linden Looper Moth (Erannis tiliaria - 6665)
Linden Looper Moth
Erannis tiliaria - 6665
Typically a "winter moth", and Winter Moth is this species other common name.
Host plants are numerous, including Hosts include basswood, apple, ash, beech, birch, elm, maple, oak, poplar.
This is a male moth; females are wingless.
Source: BugGuide
Erannis tiliaria - 6665
Typically a "winter moth", and Winter Moth is this species other common name.
Host plants are numerous, including Hosts include basswood, apple, ash, beech, birch, elm, maple, oak, poplar.
This is a male moth; females are wingless.
Source: BugGuide
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma americanum - 7701)
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Male)
(Malacosoma americanum - 7701)
Range: Eastern and central US to the Rockies and Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta.
Food: Larvae feed on leaves of many trees and shrubs but particularly members of the rose family such as apple, cherry, and crabapple.
Life Cycle: In the fall, a female lays an eggs mass on a twig where it overwinters. The larvae hatch in the spring. They construct a tent of webbing in which the feed and grow. Eventually, the caterpillars will disburse and pupate.
(Note: Photo taken on 6/1/11)
Source: BugGuide
(Malacosoma americanum - 7701)
Range: Eastern and central US to the Rockies and Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta.
Food: Larvae feed on leaves of many trees and shrubs but particularly members of the rose family such as apple, cherry, and crabapple.
Life Cycle: In the fall, a female lays an eggs mass on a twig where it overwinters. The larvae hatch in the spring. They construct a tent of webbing in which the feed and grow. Eventually, the caterpillars will disburse and pupate.
(Note: Photo taken on 6/1/11)
Source: BugGuide
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Monday, November 07, 2011
Beggar Moth (Eubaphe mendica - 7440)
Beggar Moth
(Eubaphe mendica - 7440)
Flight: May-September; three broods.
Caterpillar Hosts: Maples and violets.
Range: Common throughout eastern North America.
(from BAMONA)
(Eubaphe mendica - 7440)
Flight: May-September; three broods.
Caterpillar Hosts: Maples and violets.
Range: Common throughout eastern North America.
(from BAMONA)
See also:
BugGuide
Moth Photographers Group
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Large Tolype Moth (Tolype velleda – 7670)
Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda – 7670
Range: Nova Scotia to central Florida, west to Texas, north to Ontario.
Life cycle: Only one generation per year. Usually a late summer or fall species.
Food: Larvae feed on leaves of a variety of broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Tolype velleda – 7670
Range: Nova Scotia to central Florida, west to Texas, north to Ontario.
Life cycle: Only one generation per year. Usually a late summer or fall species.
Food: Larvae feed on leaves of a variety of broadleaf trees and shrubs.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Orange Sulphur - female (Colias eurytheme)
Orange Sulphur (female)
Colias eurytheme
Identification: Female yellow or white with irregular black border surrounding light spots. Underside hindwing spot silver with 2 concentric dark rings, and a spot above it.
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants in the pea family (Fabaceae).
Adult Food: Nectar from many kinds of flowers including dandelion, milkweeds, goldenrods, and asters.
Habitat: A wide variety of open sites, especially clover and alfalfa fields, mowed fields, vacant lots, meadows, road edges.
Range: Southern Canada to central Mexico, coast to coast in the United States except for the Florida peninsula. Comments: One of the most widespread and common butterflies in North America.
Source: BAMONA
Colias eurytheme
Identification: Female yellow or white with irregular black border surrounding light spots. Underside hindwing spot silver with 2 concentric dark rings, and a spot above it.
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants in the pea family (Fabaceae).
Adult Food: Nectar from many kinds of flowers including dandelion, milkweeds, goldenrods, and asters.
Habitat: A wide variety of open sites, especially clover and alfalfa fields, mowed fields, vacant lots, meadows, road edges.
Range: Southern Canada to central Mexico, coast to coast in the United States except for the Florida peninsula. Comments: One of the most widespread and common butterflies in North America.
Source: BAMONA
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