[tn-moths] Re: [ncsc-moths] Chatham County Moths
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:45:18 -0500
Parker,
Great list--looks like things are hopping where you are. It'll take
me another month to get to that number! If that is innominata, its
the oddest one I've ever seen--in fact I'm not sure that is a
Lithophane at all but can't offer an i.d.
Merrill
On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM, Parker Backstrom
<dpbackstrom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Greetings from NC’s piedmont.
>
>
>
> Thanks to Marvin and Hugh for their thoughts on the Psaphida image I posted
> a few days ago. Upon continued contemplation I’m convinced it is indeed P.
> rolandi. I’ve seen considerable variation in several individuals over the
> past couple of days. I’m afraid I can’t address the yellow antennae
> question posed by Hugh but it would be worth an examination as identifying
> worn Psaphida can pose challenges, I’m sure.
>
>
>
> I have had a pretty good year so far for moths. I did a quick-and-dirty
> review of my records find that I recorded a minimum of 57 species between
> January 1 and March 1 (see list below—and I’m sure I missed a couple). All
> were seen at lights; I’ve done no baiting this winter.
>
>
>
> I again ask for some thoughts on a couple of moths. I’ve attached a photo
> of a Lithophane that bombed in last night and allowed two quick shots before
> zipping away again not to return. This is a group I don’t have much
> experience with. I’m calling it a well-marked innominate but welcome
> contrary thoughts.
>
>
>
> More intriguing was what I thought was just a variation of Phoberia atomaris
> when I took it. However, when I looked at the photo this morning I quickly
> concluded that it was not this species. Based on the limited resources I’ve
> checked (MPG) I’m thinking it might be an as-yet undescribed species of
> Cissusa. It’s definitely not spadix. Once again, I’d welcome any thoughts
> anyone might have. (Forgive the image quality. I bought Photoshop Elements
> 10 this year and am still figuring out how to tweak images so that they look
> the way I want them to look.) The genus seems right but beyond that I’m at
> a loss. I will put the light on again tonight hoping for a return so that I
> might collect it/another one for examination.
>
>
>
> The next couple of nights should be mild and therefore pretty good,
> especially Friday night. I’ve had FOYs each night the past week so I’m
> looking forward to seeing what tonight brings. Things are definitely
> starting to pop ‘round here.
>
>
>
> Lep on, everybody!
>
> Parker
>
>
>
> 0434.99 – Tineid sp.
>
> 0486.97 – Bacculatrix sp. [?]
>
> 2366 – Plutella xylostalla (Diamondback Moth)
>
> 2868 – Rhyacionia rigidana (Pitch Pine Tip Moth)
>
> 28xx – Rhyacionia sp. x 2
>
> 3272 – Chimoptesis garulae
>
> 3273 – Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana
>
> 3325.1 – Epinotia n. spp. [?]
>
> 3536 – Acleris robinsoniana (Robinson’s Acleris)
>
> 3597 – Argyrotaenia velutinana (Red-banded Leafroller)
>
> 5079 – Udea rubigalis (Celery Leaftier)
>
> 5143 – Diacme adipaloides (Darker Diacme)
>
> 60xx – Plume moths (2 spp.)
>
> 6258 – Alsophila pometaria (Fall Cankerworm)
>
> 6362 – Digrammia continuata (Curve-lined Angle)
>
> 6594 – Cleora sublunaria (Double-lined Gray)
>
> 6620 – Melanolophia canadaria (Canadian Melanolophia)
>
> 6658 – Phigalia titea (Half-wing)
>
> 6659 – Phigalia denticulate (Toothed Phigalia)
>
> 6660 – Phigalia strigataria (Small Phigalia)
>
> 6662 – Paleacita vernata (Spring Cankerworm)
>
> 6663 – Paleacita merriccata (White-spotted Cankerworm)
>
> 6966 – Eutrapela clemataria (Curve-toothed Geometer)
>
> 7416 – Costaconvexa centrostrigaria (Bent-line Carpet)
>
> 7414 – Orthonama obstipata (The Gem)
>
> 7474 – Eupethicia miserulata (Common Eupethicia)
>
> 7951 – Symmerista albifrons (White-headed Prominent)
>
> 8465 – Hypena scabra (Green Cloverworm)
>
> 8591 – Phoberia atomaris (Common Oak Moth)
>
> 8592 – Cissusa spadix (Black-dotted Brown)
>
> 8596.96 – Cissusa n. spp. [photo]
>
> 8733 – Caenurgia chloropha (Vetch Looper)
>
> 8962 – Paectes abrostoloides (Large Paectes)
>
> 8978 – Nycteola metaspilella (Forgotten Frigid Owlet)
>
> 8908 – Autographa precationis (Common Looper)
>
> 9182 – Panthea furcilla (Eastern Panthea)
>
> 9522 – Lodopepla u-album (White-eyed Borer)
>
> 9684 – Elaphria grata (Grateful Midget)
>
> 9688 – Galgula partita (The Wedgling)
>
> 9888 – Lithophane innominate (Nameless Pinion) – presumably [photo]
>
> 9910 – Lithophane antennata (Ashen Pinion)
>
> 9929 – Pyreffera hesperidago (Mustard Sallow)
>
> 9933 – Eupsilia vinulenta (Straight-toothed Sallow)
>
> 9935 – Eupsilia tristigmata (Three-spotted Sallow)
>
> 9941 – Sericaglaea signata (Variable Sallow)
>
> 10007 – Feralia major (Major Sallow)
>
> 10012 – Psaphida electilis (Chosen Sallow – both forms)
>
> 10013 – Psaphida grandis (Gray Sallow)
>
> 10014 – Psaphida rolandi (Roland’s Sallow)
>
> 10019 – Psaphida resumens (Figure-eight Sallow)
>
> 10438 – Mythimna unipuncta (Armyworm)
>
> 10495 – Orthosia hibisci (Green Speckled Quaker)
>
> 10517 – Egira alternans (Alternate Woodling)
>
> 10994 – Cerastis tenebrifera (Reddish Speckled Dart)
>
>
>
> Plus 7-8 spp. torts that I haven’t taken the time to identify.
>
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>
>
> From: ncsc-moths-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:ncsc-moths-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Hugh McGuinness
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM
> To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ncsc-moths] Re: Roland's Sallow?
>
>
>
> Hi Parker and everyone else,
>
> Your Psaphida is certainly rolandi. Some individuals are well marked and
> others have hardly any markings at all.
>
> On another topic, those yellow antennae in P grandis seem like a good mark.
> Do any other psaphida have yellow antennae?
>
> H
--
J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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