Lithomoia germana

A twig mimic?

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Christine Young

Lion

Man, you have some amazing moths! Posted 6 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  There are a lot of interesting moths here but so little documentation. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I love seeing your moths, and your photos are creating and adding to the documentation of these species. Pretty neat to think about. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      I'm hoping to reach 600 species by the end of the year. There are a lot of unidentifieds in my photos to keep me busy once cold weather sets in. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Gary, that is actually what I try to do in winter! I am chronically "behind" on my photos! It always livens up the dark/rainy winters here though!
        
        Also, it looks like this moth has been branded with a symbol! So cool! Posted 6 years ago
      2. Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I'm almost looking forward to winter just for that. Meanwhile, I'll keep on photographing insects and plants. Have some interesting wetlands to visit this weekend and hope to come back with a lot of finds.
        
        That is like a brand. An "8" with some sort of tree in it? Anyway, that's what I see as I stare at it for a while. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        600 is a great goal! I'm hoping to get to 250 moth species. I think I'm at 239 right now, but I still have photos from moth week that I haven't gotten to, plus lots of photos from hikes going back to June. A good winter activity, indeed :). Posted 6 years ago
        
        Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I'm at 518 with Hydraecia stramentosa so it is possible. Lots of unknowns here too but there are so many great resources available now on the net and I'm feeling more comfortable with recognizing families and sometimes subfamilies. Posted 6 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        WOW! Well, if anyone can make it to 600, you can. The area you live in, your dedication, and your knowledge are all in you favor! Posted 6 years ago
        
        Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I'm going to try! Posted 6 years ago

The American brindle

The American brindle is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from Alaska to Newfoundland south to Pennsylvania, Colorado and Oregon.

The wingspan is about 40 mm. The forewings are light gray and streaked and shaded with shades of gray and brown. The hindwings are gray-beige and shaded darker towards the outer margin. At rest, adults mostly roll their wings around their body and thus take on the appearance of a small twig. Adults are on wing from mid-April to early May and again.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Gary B