Black-marked Inga Moth (Inga sparsiciliella)

At a UV light setup near a backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

A fresh catch, nice! Can you elaborate a bit more on the light you used? Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I used an Escolite 395nm Ultraviolet 10W LED Flood Light paired with a cream/white canvas contraption on my back porch. You want to see it? :D Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Sure! I still have a question though: did you use that light simply because you had it available, or is in fact a light optimized for moth trapping? Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Low cost, availability, AND its ability to attract moths. You probably already know, but many species of moths are attracted to UV light. BugGuide has a cool list of moths that have been seen at blacklights: https://bugguide.net/node/view/303187
      
      I bought a Mercury Vapor bulb last year, but its filament broke within a day. I decided against buying another this year as they are pretty pricey! Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks so much! Our guide in Colombia is considering bringing a UV light for our next trip in October, so I'm quite excited that this may work.
        
        Good point in that article about bait too. Last year our guide suggested rotten fish with human urine. We skipped the urine part. Came back to the rotten fish one hour later and were just in time to see a vulture take off with the fish :) Posted 7 years ago
      2. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Oh my!
        
        I am using lager and bananas as bait this year. Posted 7 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        I'm using rotten banana and brown sugar. Might add some mango tomorrow too. Posted 7 years ago

The Black-marked inga moth

The black-marked inga moth is a species of moth of the Oecophoridae family. It has been recorded from Costa Rica, Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling