MothsUnder constructionPlease enjoy this visual guide and explore the links under the pictures. It is a work in progress to provide information and examples of the two to three thousand of species of moths in our area. Thank you for visiting!Note: Uncredited pictures are my own and available for use with appropriate credit © Elliott GordonHelpful Resourceshttps://southwesternmoths.comhttps://www.butterfliesandmoths.orghttp://microleps.org/Guide/index.htmlhttp://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/WalkThroughIndex.shtmlhttp://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.eduhttps://bugguide.net/node/view/57Microlepidoptera75% of families, 35% of described species. Mostly internal feeders aka leaf miners.Prodoxidae – Yucca Moths and AlliesHeliodinidae – Sun MothsSun moths are tiny, diurnal, and uncommon, but they are a personal favorite. In our area, most caterpillars are known to feed on plants in the 4-o’clock family, Nyctaginaceae, and the adults visit a wide range of flowers.Neoheliodines © jcowles on iNaturalist.orgLithariapteryx abroniaeella Aetole unipunctella © Chris Mallory on iNaturalist.orgGelechioidea – Flower Moth, Cosmet Moths, and moreMacrolepidoptera25% of families, 65% of described speciesSphingidae – Hawk, Clearwing, and Sphinx MothsLarge, mostly nocturnal. Able to hover like hummingbirds. Larvae with prominent horn (hornworms) often feeding on nightshade family, like tomatoes.Saturniidae – Giant Silk MothsLarge, mostly nocturnal. Broad, triangular forewing and many have “eye”-spots on hindwing. Larvae with spines or hairs.Crambidae – Snout and Mint MothsTortricidae – Leafroller MothsGeometridae – Geometer MothsSmall to large, mostly nocturnal. Pattern frequently extends from forewing onto hindwing with both visible while resting. Larvae are inchworms and pests of many crops and common, landscaping trees.Notodontidae – Prominent MothsMedium, nocturnal. When resting, wings are vertical, forming a tube shape.Erebidae – Tiger, Lichen, and Tussock MothsMedium to large, nocturnal. Many with bold patterns on forewing and brightly colored hingwing. Larvae appear woolly with stinging hairs.Noctuidae – Owlet, Cutworm, Dart, and Looper MothsMedium to large, nocturnal. Some species fold one wing over the other when resting. Look for pair of round and kidney-shaped spots arranged vertically. Many species have subtle patterns and well-camouflaged larvae.Thornbush WolfberryDateJanuary 6, 2023YuccaDateMarch 28, 2023Host Plant TableDateJanuary 24, 2022 Please leave this field emptyOh, hi there! 👋It’s nice to meet you.Sign up to receive notifications of new content, Coupon Codes and Sales notifications. This field is required.We don’t spam or sell your info!Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Please leave this field emptyOh, hi there! 👋It’s nice to meet you.Sign up to receive notifications of new content, Coupon Codes and Sales notifications. This field is required.We don’t spam or sell your info!Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
