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Post by jtaylor on Jun 7, 2015 2:24:00 GMT
Here are my favorite day flying moths I have collected, Hemileuca nevadensis. Mantisboy,
You are lucky to be able to collect Hemileuca! They are a stunning species. I don't really have them where I live as they only sometimes temporarily colonize my area.
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Post by nomad on Jun 13, 2015 8:20:31 GMT
The Small Yellow Underwing Panemeria tenebrata, is a tiny moth of the Notuidae (Stiriinae) family. Local in Britain, it is usually seen in Calcareous grassland where the adults can be seen feeding at flowers on bright sunny days. This image was taken in the Cotswolds Hills near Stroud, where the moth was found feeding at Hedge Parsley.  |
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Post by trehopr1 on Jun 22, 2015 3:54:57 GMT
Recently, I stumbled upon a localized population of this day-flying moth about 3 miles from my home. I have been living in my area for the last 15 years and have never seen one. The species is Ctenucha virginica. As you can see the wings are a dark coal black with a beautiful metallic blue sheen on the bodies of the moths. They are very good at hiding underneath leaves out of sight until you are within close proximity of them. Then they take take off flying somewhat erratically and then once again they hide under a leaf. A sharp eye is needed for these fellows as well as a bit of luck in securing good examples. Their wings seem to get wing marred or outright damaged very easily so clean examples like these don't come easy.  |
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Post by nomad on Jun 22, 2015 5:19:28 GMT
That's a very unusual species Trehopr1. A very nice find, perhaps you could find the larvae and breed a series for your collection.
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Post by wollastoni on Jun 22, 2015 7:49:41 GMT
Great moth indeed !
Thanks a lot for sharing your local treasures !
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