False Underwing Moth (Allotria elonympha)

At a 395nm UV light setup at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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Christine Young

Lion

Love this one! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Aww thanks! It was such a cutie! I had to carefully watch my step so I didn't squish moths on the porch! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I have the same problem! They love resting on the floor of my deck. Sadly, I've crunched a couple by accident. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I crunched a Geometrid this morning, but I think it was already pretty worn and old (fortunately)! Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Such an awful feeling, isn't it. I squished a pretty moth last week and a few beetles this week. Posted 6 years ago

The False underwing moth

The false underwing moth is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. The species is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 33–44 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September. The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as Black Gum, ''Nyssa sylvatica'', hickory and walnut.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling