Flew in our car at the Peace Bridge as we entered Canada
I like to stack my moths
Came to UV light.
An unusual find!
Was found in the last bit of water left in tire ruts in the road. Went back two days later to collect and currently is just mud and open shells
On Nicolletia occidentalis.
On Hop tree
This species is on the 2015 lepidoptera checklist of BC, even though there are no West Coast sightings or even anything west of Ontario.
Spotted this moth on the coyote mint.
can't find a better match in my reference book, but not familiar with this species.
A few of these showed up on each of the three mothing nights at Vallecito Campground.
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5065
Pyrausta sp., #72130, Neal Spring, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 24 August 1952, E. Christensen.
Grand Canyon Museum Collection 2 Albright Ave, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 Phone: (928) 638-7769 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/muscol.htm
1st observation at this location
Easily overlooked amongst multitudes of common Crambids.
Image ID confirmed Ed Knudson, Texas Lep Survey. He noted "not common anywhere" ~10mm fwl
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4933
San Diego County, California, US
This moth was about 1/2 inch from head to tail. Very colorful.
Attracted to the light.
Richly colored gold and purplish-red. I believe this could be Hyalorista taeniolalis but just seems to be so far from other reports of this species, in both MPG or here on iNat. Just does not seem to be looking right for Pyrausta species such as P. socialis or P. fodinalis. Appreciate any feedback from those more familiar with Hyalorista taeniolalis.
Tiny, beautiful, and very active. Only got the one shot when if briefly landed.