Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth (Harrisina americana)

At a 365nm UV light setup at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

comments (9)

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous! Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! <3 Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a badass moth, so unusual. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Right?! I have seen this species once before, but I was still surprised to see it at my sheet this morning. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Didn't even see the timestamp. Ungodly hour. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I had already been up 2 hours when I took this photo. Been struggling with some pain/discomfort. I figured I'd turn on my lights instead of tossing and turning in bed. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Sorry to hear Lisa, hope the moths gave some relief. Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Extraordinary Lisa, well found.
Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Paul! Posted 5 years ago

The Grapeleaf skeletonizer

The grapeleaf skeletonizer is a moth in the family Zygaenidae. It is widespread in the eastern half of the United States, and commonly noticed defoliating grapes, especially of the Virginia creeper . The western grapeleaf skeletonizer is very similar to and slightly larger than ''H. americana,'' but their distributions are different.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling