The Burnets
What are they?
These rather small moths often feed communally as larvae and some are pest species on agricultural crops. Some are brightly-colored and fly during the day, when they can be seen feeding at flowers.
Identification
Tiny to small moths, some of which may require a hand lens to aid identification. Wings are tent-folded but also slightly rolled, giving a somewhat cigar-shaped appearance to some of the moths.
04624 Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth Harrisina americana
Length: 9-14mm. Flight Time: May-September. Larval Food: Grape vines and virgina-creepers (Vitaceae).
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04639 Orange-patched Smoky Moth Pyromorpha dimidiata
Length: 8-12mm. Flight Time: May-July. Larval Food: Oak leaves.
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