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Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One in LepiLED trap.
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Genus XylenaObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. Maybe X. cineritia?
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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
Lake Huron shoreline.
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Poison Hemlock Moth (Agonopterix alstroemeriana)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. Note characteristic red spot on FW.
New to me. @paul_dennehy?
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Chinquapin Leafminer Moth (Dyseriocrania griseocapitella)Observer
amacnaughton
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Citrine Sallow (Pyreferra citrombra)Observer
robertdifrusciaDescription
attracted to uv light, 19mm
rdf51
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Pitcher Plant Mining Moth (Exyra semicrocea)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Inside pitcher of Sarracenia leucophylla. This pitcher had three moths, another had two, and several had one. I coaxed this one out for photos with a long stem. After photos I placed it back on the lip and it backed down into the pitcher again. It never attempted to fly.
These plants are along the 2-mile "Wet Prairie Trail", east (across the road) of the parking area.
Exyra semicrocea lays its eggs inside the pitcher and the caterpillar feeds on the inside. This observation shows scarring by a caterpillar: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151878233.
I observed a caterpillar on a flower stem along the park boardwalk: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151877895.
The last photo shows the initial view of the three moths.
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Plain Prominent (Coelodasys apicalis)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Came to UV light.
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Variegated Cutworm Moth (Peridroma saucia)Observer
mhkingDescription
Norfolk County, ON
A crazy looking variation. Certainly the most excited I've ever been to see a Variegated Cutworm.
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Acleris oxycoccanaObserver
mhkingDescription
Rosedale Ave, Brampton, ON
Tentative identification
There are no bogs in my immediate area, but there are wetlands nearby such as Heart Lake CA.
v3.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=1...
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Cobbler Moth (Condica sutor)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. New to me!
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Acleris celianaObserver
davidokinesDescription
2 individuals came to the light
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Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)Observer
edporopatDescription
Partially leucistic individual amongst a flock of 40 RUBL.
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Genus PapaipemaObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One in LepiLED light trap.
Habitat: Moist depression in hardwood with the understory dominated by Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris).
Site photo: https://inaturalist.ca/observations/93876668
Perhaps a reasonable candidate for Ostrich Fern Borer, Papaipema sp. 2. nr. pterisii.
https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.111682/Papaipema_sp_2_nr_pterisii
Vouchered. @neoarctia.
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Indigo Stem Borer Moth (Papaipema baptisiae)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Silky Sallow (Chaetaglaea sericea)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Verbena Bud Moth (Endothenia hebesana)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
9 mm total length when extended.
Two larvae inside fruit of Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea). Frass was visible on outside of fruit where it had been pushed out through a hole.
Sarracenia purpurea is listed as a host at HOST database (link in comments).
The plant is at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/135050930.
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Genus PapaipemaObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. Perhaps leucostigma?
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Walnut Caloptilia Moth (Caloptilia blandella)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. New to me. 30+ km from any Juglandaceae.
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White-eyed Borer Moth (Iodopepla u-album)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
Two at UV light, this one with Nedra ramosula.
These two species are the only Actinotiini found in eastern North America.
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Charming Underwing (Catocala blandula)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Dichagyris reliquaObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One of five observed at alvar co-dominated by Sporobolus heterolepis.
With @tyler_miller.
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Finite-channeled Leafminer Moth (Neurobathra strigifinitella)Observer
edporopat
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Pyrausta fodinalisObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
[observed the following day as well...
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Goldenrod Flower Moth (Schinia nundina)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Genus PsilocorsisObserver
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. at UV light. Could this be quercicella? @hughmcguinness?
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Sulphur Angle (Macaria sulphurea)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Fern Olethreutes Moth (Olethreutes osmundana)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Wood-colored Apamea Moth (Apamea lignicolora)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light.
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Smaller Pinkish Dart (Diarsia jucunda)Observer
marc_belisle_usherbrookeDescription
Attracted to UV light.
@neoarctia
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Nevada Arches Moth (Lacanobia nevadae)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. Tentative ID.
Vochered.
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edporopatDescription
Tentative. Seems to match Braun's description accurately.
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Minor Angle (Macaria minorata)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One at UV light. Tentative ID. @d_kluza?
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Black-bordered Lemon Moth (Marimatha nigrofimbria)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Only one other Michigan iNat observation at this time.
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Oblique Dart (Agrotis obliqua)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Came to UV light.
Looks especially like examples at BOLD: https://v3.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=11645
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Coastal Graphic (Drasteria graphica)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Came to UV light.
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Snaky Arches Moth (Lacinipolia anguina)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
At UV light.
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Snaky Arches Moth (Lacinipolia anguina)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
At UV light.
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Flat-bodied Moths (Family Depressariidae)Observer
mhkingDescription
Simcoe County Museum, ON
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Acadian Swordgrass Moth (Xylena thoracica)Observer
susan_kielbDescription
Came to UV light, 40ºF.
Forewing measures 20 mm. Great photo comparing this species to X. cineritia at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/73567310.
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dbeadleDescription
Chrysamma purpuripulcra (Slug Caterpillar Moths). Photographed near Amani, East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania on 8 November 2021.
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Lobobunaea saturnusObserver
dbeadleDescription
Lobobunaea saturnus (Giant Silkworm Moths). Photographed near Amani, East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania on 7 November 2021. A massive silkworm moth! This is the best placement I can find bearing in mind I cannot find an exact match for this impressive moth anywhere...
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North American Black-headed Birch Leaffolder Moth (Acleris placidana)Observer
edporopat
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edporopatDescription
Nice description of this species here: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/moths/view.php?MONA_number=601
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Melonworm Moth (Diaphania hyalinata)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
One of two at light this evening.
The other here:
https://inaturalist.ca/observations/96883484.
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Melonworm Moth (Diaphania hyalinata)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
At light. Another showed up on Lake Huron last night.
https://inaturalist.ca/observations/96353802.
[Few Canadian records on iNat]
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Dark Grey Fishia Moth (Fishia yosemitae)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
At light. Vouchered for the CNC.
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michael_butlerDescription
LepiLED light trap. Tentative ID but seems like a good match for this one (and none of the other Agonopteryx known from Canada):
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=856
Kyle Johnson collected a specimen from Mackinac Co (MI) in a similar habitat on Sept. 18, 2018.
"sand dune ridges/wetland swales with scattered Larix-Pinus-Thuja-Picea-Betula woodland groves."
https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/2275095059
[Sept 9, 2021 edit: Kyle Johnson commented:
'sure looks like it to me. Agonopterix lythrella is similar size and pattern (and flies around the same time), but with a distinct dark reddish cast.
Wow, surprising that is new to Canada, given collection efforts on Manitoulin Island and other places. Shows how much we don't know! I've taken it in a few other northern Michigan locations as well, in addition to Mackinac. Co. Should be sought elsewhere in Ontario, esp. near the border with Michigan.
Kyle]
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Umbellifer Borer Moth (Papaipema insulidens)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
LepiLED light trap. tentative ID.
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stubirdnbDescription
Attracted to lights in old field - garden habitat surrounded by mature mixed forest along coast of Northumberland Strait.
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Dull Reddish Dart (Xestia dilucida)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
LepiLED light trap in peatland. New to me @neoarctia?
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Black-dotted Birch Leaftier Moth (Nites betulella)Observer
edporopatDescription
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Heracleum Stem Borer Moth (Papaipema harrisii)Observer
michael_butlerDescription
At light.
"Sept 1 - Pap-04"
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Clear Dart (Euxoa declarata)Observer
edporopatDescription
Pale underwing, darkening toward the terminal edge.
