Highlights from last night's moth lighting trip to Lopez in Sullivan County.
Black Zigzag, Crocus geometer or False Crocus geometer (can't tell definitively without dissection), some swamp-dwelling Pyralid, another kind of Pyralid, silver spotted Fern moth, soybean looper, Papaipema sp., Gallium sphinx, twin spotted sphinx
They are all really cool looking. I understand why you enjoy your hobby so much.
I'm beginning to recognize the sphinx(es) now. You're a good teacher!
Their beauty is only surpassed by their variety. Hope that actually makes sense.
they are all so beautiful - & creative in their dress patterns. but i really admire the cheek of the ladybird, trying to get under the papaipema's skirt
Oh these are lovely, thanks for sharing