Lesser Underwings
What are they?
These moths often form a very common component of forest habitats and are closely related to the Catocala underwings. Many species have brightly-colored hindwings.
Identification
Mostly medium-sized moths with often intricately-patterned forewings. Identification can often involve details of the hindwing.
08574 Velvetbean Moth Anticarsia gemmatalis
Wingspan: 33-40mm. Flight Time: August-December. Larval Food: A wide range of low plants, including a number of crop species in the pea family.
 |
| |
08587 Red-lined Panopoda Panopoda rufimargo
Length: 22-25mm. Flight Time: May-August. Larval Food: Oaks and American Beech.
| |
| |
08591 Common Oak Moth Phoberia atomaris
Length: 16-24mm. Flight Time: June-October. Larval Food: Oaks.
| |
| |
08607 Merry Melipotis Melipotis jucunda
Length: 17-22mm. Flight Time: May-september. Larval Food: Willows.
| |
 |
| |
08618 Atlantic Lesser Underwing Drasteria graphica
Length: 16-24mm. Flight Time: June-October. Larval Food: Oaks.
| |
| |