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Tiger Moths: Family Erebidae, Subfamily Arctiinae, Tribe Arctiini A variable and attractive group of moths with both night and day flying specimens. They are frequent visitors to night time lights that have nearby forests. Many species will frequently visit porch lights at night.Ĭarpets and Pugs: Family Geometridae, Subfamily Larentiinae A large group of delacite, broad-winged moths often resting with wings spread out.
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Wing shape varies greatly between species. Typical Geometer Moths: Family Geometridae Also known as the Inchworm Moths, this group is defined by their broad wings that are typically layed flat at rest. Underwings will readily visit sugar baits and we have had a variety of Underwings visit our moth lights. Underwing Moths: Genus Catocala These woodland moths, sized medium to large, are named for their often brightly colored hindwings, which are usually concealed when resting. Examples include the Cecropia Moth, the largest moth in North America and the Luna Moth, one of the most beautiful and popular of moth species. Silkworm Moths: Family Saturniidae In general, this group represents the largest of the world's moths, the adults having long, hair-like scales and large bodies. They are strong, fast flyers with many active at dusk and some species may be seen during the day nectaring at flowers. They range in size, from medium to large and are usually heavy bodied with wingspans to nearly six inches in some species. Sphinx Moths: Family Sphingidae This group contains some well-known and strikingly beautiful species, including the Hummingbird Clearwing and the Waved Sphinx. (For historical value, here is an older blog documenting some of our early mothing attempts.)
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A photographic list of some species documented can be seen below, but for a complete species list click here (pdf file). As of August 2020, we have documented nearly 650 species of moths in Columbia County.