White-lined Sphinx Moth
The white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) has long, narrow, triangular forewings that are dark brown with a diagonal line of white slashing up to the tip. The hindwings are shorter with alternating waves of dark brown-pink-brown. The body is stout as in most sphinx moths, with vertical white lines running parallel on the brown head […]
Isabella Tiger Moth
The Isabella tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) is probably most known for its larval form. As a caterpillar, the Isabella tiger moth is known as the woolly bear, a handsome little caterpillar with dense hair with black bands on the end of the body and a rusty-red band in the center. Adult moth’s front wings are […]
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
The appearance of the ailanthus webworm moth (Atteva aurea) is incredibly striking. It looks like a beetle on flowers, a wasp in flight, but is clearly a moth when you examine it more closely. The wings of this moth are bright orange, patterned clusters of white spots outlined in black. Size Medium: 11–15 mm1 Active […]
Silver-spotted Skipper
The aptly named silver-spotted skipper (Epargyreus clarus) has an iridescent silver patch on its lower forewings, easily seen against the deep red-brown of the rest of the wing. The Skipper family is recognizable for their fast, darting flight behavior, appearing as if they are skipping along in the sky. Their antennae also have a unique […]