Pink-masked Pyralid Moth - Aglossa disciferalis

Attracted to an LED light in a rural area.

comments (14)

Christine Young

Lion

@Lisa, this is the one I told you about where we are trying to decide between Aglossa disciferalis or Aglossa costiferalis. They are so similar. What do you think? Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Looks like we posted at the same time :)
  
  Pretty sure its the second one:
  https://bugguide.net/node/view/150578/bgpage
  
  The Leps also shows it as primary candidate. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Agreed, if you mean the first one...Aglossa disciferalis Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Whoops, yes that one. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Excellent. Posted 5 years ago
3. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  This is SO tough! The BugGuide images just make my eyes cross. I would have chosen A. disciferalis, but looking at the Moth Photographer's group photos made me question that ID slightly. The basal costal mark here looks like it possibly extends to the median vein? I dunno, hard to tell! Posted 5 years ago
4. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yes! I had the same problem...I'm going to suggest she share it on BG or FB. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      that would probably be the best route! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I think it may be this one instead:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/150578/bgpage Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Ferdy, lol. Do you? I have been deliberating this one all afternoon. I sent it to Lisa as well for her opinion. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, and Beamie is my Mom, fyi ;P. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Oh really? Hi Beamie, you have a wonderful daughter.
      
      I'll also be sure to behave. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        *blushing*, thanks Ferdy. But, you aren't allowed to behave -- you're Dutch ;P. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Beamie
        
        Giant Tortoise
        
        Hi Ferdy! I couldn’t agree with you more! Also, no need to behave. I promise that I won’t be scolding anyone.???? Posted 5 years ago

The Pink-masked Pyralid Moth

''Aglossa disciferalis'' is a species of snout moth in the genus ''Aglossa''. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1908. It is found in North America. The wingspan is about 18 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Beamie