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Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth - Orthosia hibisci There were dozens of these moths at my light. Many were lying on their backs even though they were alive.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light; semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2024(2)<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159281/speckled_green_fruitworm_moth_-_orthosia_hibisci.html" title="Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth - Orthosia hibisci"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/159281_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1761782410&Signature=2CDAerDOMer%2FlsxLrQW8%2BoEW8cQ%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth - Orthosia hibisci There were dozens of these moths at my light. Many were lying on their backs even though they were alive.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light; semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2024(2)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159278/speckled_green_fruitworm_moth_-_orthosia_hibisci.html Geotagged,Orthosia hibisci,Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Orthosia hibisci,Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth - Orthosia hibisci

There were dozens of these moths at my light. Many were lying on their backs even though they were alive.

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light; semi-rural area

2024(2)

Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth - Orthosia hibisci There were dozens of these moths at my light. Many were lying on their backs even though they were alive.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light; semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2024(2)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159278/speckled_green_fruitworm_moth_-_orthosia_hibisci.html Geotagged,Orthosia hibisci,Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth,Spring,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Puzzling behavior? Posted one year ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Very. There were more moths upside down on the ground than there were on my sheet. Dozens of them. It was so weird. I can't figure out why they were doing this. I wish I had gotten a photo of them all. Posted one year ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        On big yield nights during our travel sessions, we do see a lot of moths ending up next to or under the cloth, in the grass. In random positions and settling there. I don't remember though them being structurally upside down. Almost a play-dead response. Posted one year ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          It made me think they were playing dead. But, I don't know why they would do that without there being a threat. I wasn't even outside when they did this. When I did walk out, I was shocked by the dozens on the ground, belly-up. I was using a new light, so maybe that was an issue. I have no idea. Posted one year ago

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The Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth

"Orthosia hibisci", the speckled green fruitworm moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in most of North America, except in desert regions. The habitat consists of moist forests, riparian, agricultural and urban areas.

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Uploaded Apr 17, 2024. Captured Apr 9, 2024 21:36 in 4 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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