The Smaller Catocalines

Dead-wood Borer Large Necklace Curve-lined Owlet

What are they?

A miscellany of moths that are related to the underwings but tend to be smaller and generally (though not always) rather dull in color. These moths can most often be found amongst leaf litter in woodland and may often be disturbed during the day.

Identification

Species in this group are largely pretty easy to identify to species. Most have rather broadly triangular wings, but some are narrower in outline; some fold the wings flat over the back while others have a more tented appearance.



08514    Dead-wood Borer      Scolecocampa liburna

Length: 19-24mm.       Flight Time: May-August.       Larval Food: Probably decaying plant material and fungi.
Dead-wood Borer Dead-wood Borer Dead-wood Borer

08525    Curve-lined Owlet      Phyprosopus callitrichoides

Length: 16-18mm.       Flight Time: May-August.       Larval Food: Greenbrier (Smilacaceae)
Curve-lined Owlet Curve-lined Owlet Curve-lined Owlet

08527    Large Necklace      Hypsoropha monilis

Length: 16-21mm.       Flight Time: April-August.       Larval Food: Persimmon.
Large Necklace

08528    Small Necklace      Hypsoropha hormos

Length: 13-17mm.       Flight Time: May-August.       Larval Food: Persimmon.
Small Necklace Small Necklace