Small Catocalines
What are they?
A small group of heavily-marked, usually cryptically-colored, forest moths. Though quite closely related to the underwing moths, externally they don't really resemble them much. The Fungus Moths in this group get their name from the larvae of several species which favor feeding on bracket fungi. Some species also feed on lichen and algae on tree trunks and leaf litter.
Identification
Rather small moths which could easily be mistaken for members of the Geometridae. However, the wings are usually less obviously banded and more speckled.
08490 Decorated Owlet Pangrapta decoralis
Length: 11-15mm. Flight Time: May-August. Larval Food: Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)
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08491 Lost Owlet Ledaea perditalis
Length: 13-16mm. Flight Time: May-August. Larval Food: Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus) and Common Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
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08499 Common Fungus Moth Metalectra discalis
Length: 10-15mm. Flight Time: May-September. Larval Food: Fungi
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Length: 9-18mm. Flight Time: May-August. Larval Food: Fungi
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