Commonly Observed Moth Eggs

See also: Beetle Eggs • Hemiptera Eggs • Butterfly Eggs • Things Mistaken for Eggs

The eggs of many moth species look alike, and it's difficult to ID eggs just based on morphological similarity. Eggs may also change shape & color as the embryo develops inside, so a freshly laid egg will usually look different from one that's several hours or days old. It's crucial to know the plant on which the egg was laid, so you'll always want to record the plant species or even better make an observation for it. Other factors to note are the part of the plant on which you found the egg(s) and whether they were laid singly or in clusters. The moths recorded in the area and the time of year the eggs were observed may also be helpful in narrowing down an ID.

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• Emperor & Giant Silk Moths (Saturniidae)
• Silkworm Moths (Bombycidae)
• Brahmin Moths (Brahmaeidae)
• Anthelid Lappet Moths (Anthelidae)
• Lappet Moths (Lasiocampidae)
• Noctuid Moths (Noctuidae)
• Erebid Moths (Erebidae)
• Prominent Moths (Notodontidae)
• Tufted Moths (Nolidae)
• Geometer Moths (Geometridae)
• Hooktip and False Owlet Moths (Drepanidae)
• Carpenter and Leopard Moths (Cossidae)
• Clearwing Moths (Sesiidae)
• New World Flannel Moths (Megalopygidae)
• Slug Caterpillar Moths (Limacodidae)
• Burnet Moths (Zygaenidae)
• Crambid Snout Moths (Crambidae)
• Tortricid Leafroller Moths (Tortricidae)
• Miscellaneous Moths

Emperor & Giant Silk Moths (Saturniidae)

Saturniinae

(1) Antheraea polyphemus (Polyphemus Moth) on trees in North America. By @sylshessa, cc-by-nc. (2) Antheraea paphia (Tasar Silk Moth) on trees, particularly (Terminalia Cluster-Leafs) in South Asia. By @gs5, cc-by. (3) Antheraea jana on trees in Southeast Asia. By @teguhburhan, cc-by-nc.

(1) Actias luna (Luna Moth) on trees in North America. By @jwalewski, cc-by-nc. (2) Actias selene (Indian Moon Moth) on trees in South & Southeast Asia. By @albertkang, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Actias gnoma (Japanese Moon Moth) on trees in East Asia. By @re_nebel, cc-by-nc. (2) Actias aliena on trees in Japan. By @re_nebel, cc-by-nc.

(1) Saturnia japonica on trees in East Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc. (2) Saturnia pavonia (Small Emperor Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @christiansw, cc0.

(1) Saturnia pavoniella (Ligurian Emperor) on trees & shrubs in Europe. By @sabine-g, cc-by-nc. (2) Saturnia caecigena (Autumn Emperor Moth) on trees in Europe. By @antonjo, cc-by-nc. (3) Saturnia pyri (Giant Peacock Moth) on trees in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) on trees, particularly Eucalyptus, in Australia & New Zealand. By @robert_briggs, cc-by-sa. (2) Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) on trees, particularly Eucalyptus, in Australia. By @gumnut, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Cricula trifenestrata (Cricula Silkmoth) on a variety of trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia. By @seemamerchant, cc-by-nc. (2) Rhodinia fugax on trees & shrubs in East Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc. (3) Agapema dyari (Chihuahuan Agapema) on shrubs, particularly Condalia, in North America. By @bobnieman, cc-by.

(1) Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth) on trees in South & Southeast Asia. By @msone, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Attacus taprobanis (Sri Lankan Atlas Moth) on trees & shrubs in South Asia. By @nmgvdp, cc-by-nc.

(1) Attacus wardi (Australian Atlas Moth) on trees & shrubs in Australia. By @sphinx414, cc-by-nc. (2) Rothschildia prionia on trees & shrubs in Brazil. By @alenilson, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropia Moth) on trees in North America. By @butterfly15, cc-by-nc. (2) Hyalophora euryalus (Ceanothus Silk Moth) on trees & shrubs in Western North America. By @lorri-gong, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Callosamia promethea (Promethea Silkmoth) on trees & shrubs in Eastern North America. By @mikeburrell, cc-by-nc. (2) Callosamia angulifera (Tulip-tree Silkmoth) on trees, particularly Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree), in Eastern North America. By @spyingnaturalist, cc-by-nc. (3) Eupackardia calleta (Calleta Silkmoth) on trees & shrubs in North & Central America. By @janeweeden, cc-by-nc.

(1) Gonimbrasia belina (Mopane Worm) on trees, particularly Colophospermum mopane (Mopane), in Africa. By @cdzerefos, cc-by-nc. (2) Gonimbrasia tyrrhea (Zig-Zag Emperor Silkmoth) on trees in Southern Africa. By @andrewmorton, cc-by-nc. (3) Gonimbrasia zambesina (Zambezi Emperor) on trees & shrubs in Africa. By @magdastlucia, cc-by-nc.

(1) Bunaea alcinoe (Cabbage Tree Emperor) on trees in Africa. By @cheekychew, cc-by-nc. (2) Pseudobunaea tyrrhena (Cat's-paw Emperor) on trees in Southern Africa. By @suncana, cc-by.

(1) Nudaurelia cytherea (Pine Emperor) on trees in Southern Africa. By @magrietb, cc-by-sa. (2) Eochroa trimenii (Roseate Emperor) on Melianthus (Honeyflowers) in Southern Africa. By @andrewmorton, cc-by-nc. (3) Usta terpsichore (Cavorting Emperor) on trees in Africa. By @botswanabugs, cc0.

Hemileucinae

(1) Automeris io (Io Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @joemdo, cc-by-nc. (2) Automeris naranja on trees in South America. By @silvanamallo, cc-by-nc. (3) Dirphia avia on trees & shrubs in Central & South America. By @cicciocostarica, cc-by-nc.

(1) Periphoba tangerini in Brazil. By @gafischer, cc-by-nc. (2) Ormiscodes amphimone on trees & shrubs in South America. By @mreissig, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hemileuca lucina (New England Buckmoth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Spiraea (Meadowsweet), in Northeastern North America. By @thecaterpillarlab, cc-by-nc. (1) Hemileuca maia (Buck Moth) on Quercus (Oaks) in Eastern North America. By @rosreil, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hemileuca eglanterina (Western Sheep Moth) on shrubs in Western North America. By @burljantzen, cc-by-nc. (2) Hemileuca slosseri (Slosser's Buckmoth) on Quercus (Oaks) in the Southwestern United States. By @nathantaylor, cc-by-nc. (3) Hemileuca peigleri (Texas Buck Moth) on Quercus (Oaks) in the Southwestern United States. By @rjnjr, cc-by-nc. (4) Hemileuca rubridorsa on trees in Mexico. By @e_g27, cc-by-nc.

(1) Coloradia pandora (Pandora Pinemoth) on Pinus (Pines) in Western North America. By @birdernaturalist, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Dirphiopsis epiolina on trees in South America. By @alyssafreitas, cc-by-nc. (3) Lemaireodirphia lasiocampina on trees in Mexico. By @damian_va, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hylesia nigricans on trees in South America. By @gmalonso, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Leucanella aspera on trees in South America. By @jbar82, cc-by-nc-sa.

Ceratocampinae

(1) Anisota pellucida (Southern Pink-striped Oakworm Moth) on Quercus (Oaks), in the Southeast United States. By @the_cool_moth, cc-by-nc. (2) Anisota stigma (Spiny Oakworm Moth) on trees, particularly Quercus (Oaks), in the Eastern United States. By @ashley_bradford, cc-by-nc. (3) Anisota peigleri (Yellow-striped Oakworm Moth) on Quercus (Oaks), in the Southeast United States. By @sdehart9, cc-by-nc.

(1) Anisota senatoria (Orange-tipped Oakworm Moth) on Quercus (Oaks), in Eastern North America. By @altspen, cc-by-nc. (2) Anisota oslari (Oslar's Oakworm Moth) on Quercus (Oaks) in Southern North America. By @danbeckman, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dryocampa rubicunda (Rosy Maple Moth) on trees, particularly Acer (Maples), in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Eacles imperialis (Imperial Moth) on trees & shrubs in the Americas. By @bensmith605, cc-by.

(1) Syssphinx hubbardi (Hubbard's Silk Moth) on trees in the family Fabaceae (Legumes) in Southern North America. By @gcwarbler, cc-by-nc. (2) Syssphinx molina on trees & shrubs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in the Americas. By @jaime_medrano, cc-by-nc. (3) Syssphinx albolineata on trees in the family Fabaceae (Legumes) in Mexico & Central America. By @najera_tutor, cc-by-nc.

Arsenurinae

(1) Dysdaemonia boreas on trees & shrubs, particularly Bombacoideae (Baobab Subfamily), in the Americas. By @smejiadu, cc-by-nc. (2) Arsenura armida (Giant Silk Moth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Bombacoideae (Baobab Subfamily), in the Americas. By @aureliomolinahdz, cc-by-nc.

Agliinae

(1) Aglia tau (Tau Emperor Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @joergpageler, cc-by-nc.

Silkworm Moths (Bombycidae)

(1) Trilocha varians (Greenish Silk-Moth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Moraceae (Mulberry Family), in Asia. By @prajwal_ullal, cc-by-nc. (2) Ernolatia moorei on Ficus (Figs) in South & Southeast Asia. By @shaurong, cc-by-nc.

(1) Bombyx mori (Domesticated Silkmoth) on Moraceae (Mulberry Family), in culture. By @maremimar, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Bombyx mandarina (Wild Silkmoth) on Morus (Mulberries) in Asia. By @abujudy, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Gastridiota adoxima on Ficus (Figs) in Australia. By @dianneclarke, cc-by-nc.

Brahmin Moths (Brahmaeidae)

(1) Brahmaea certhia (Sino-Korean Owl Moth) on trees & shrubs in East Asia. By @hanchongchong, cc-by-nc. (2) Lemonia dumi (Patrician's Shrub Moth) on Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) in Europe. By @sergeytempus, cc-by-nc.

Sphinx Moths (Sphingidae)

Sphinginae

(1) Manduca rustica (Manduca rustica) on trees, shrubs & vines in the Americas. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Manduca diffissa (Manduca diffissa) on Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) in the Americas. By @elbeltrocco, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ceratomia catalpae (Catalpa Sphinx) on Catalpa in Eastern North America. By @apistopanchax, cc-by-nc. (2) Ceratomia amyntor (Elm Sphinx) on trees, particularly Ulmus (Elms) in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (3) Ceratomia undulosa (Waved Sphinx) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dolba hyloeus (Pawpaw Sphinx Moth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Asimina (Pawpaws) in Eastern North America. By @rainbowkitten, cc-by-nc. (2) Paratrea plebeja (Trumpet Vine Sphinx) on Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family) in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (3) Cocytius antaeus (Giant Sphinx) on Annonaceae (Custard-Apples) in the Americas. By @rolandixor, cc-by.

(1) Lapara coniferarum (Southern Pine Sphinx) on Pinus (Pines) in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Sphinx pinastri (Pine Hawkmoth) on Pinaceae (Pine Family) in Europe. By @genghisattenborough, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hopliocnema brachycera (Desert Hawk Moth) on Eremophila longifolia (Weeping Emubush) in Australia. By @ellurasanctuary, cc-by-nc.

Macroglossinae

(1) Hemaris diffinis (Snowberry Clearwing) on shrubs & herbs in North America. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (2) Hemaris thysbe (Hummingbird Clearwing) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (1) Hemaris fuciformis (Broad-bordered Bee Hawkmoth) on herbs & shrubs, particularly Lonicera (Honeysuckles), in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Cephonodes kingii (Gardenia Bee Hawk) on trees, shrubs & herbs, particularly Rubiaceae (Madder Family), in Australia. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc. (2) Cephonodes hylas (Pellucid Hawkmoth) on shrubs, particularly Rubiaceae (Madder Family), in Africa, South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @gs5, cc-by.

(1) Pseudosphinx tetrio (Tetrio Sphinx) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in the Americas. By @lljohnson, cc-by-nc. (2) Enyo lugubris (Mournful Sphinx) on Vitaceae (Grape Family) in the Americas. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc.

(1) Macroglossum stellatarum (Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth) on herbs, particularly Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Macroglossum sitiene (Crisp-banded Hummingbird Hawkmoth) on Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hyles lineata (White-lined Sphinx) on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in the Americas & Hawaii. By @euproserpinus, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Hyles euphorbiae (Leafy Spurge Hawkmoth) on Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, West Asia & North America. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Hyles livornica (Striped Hawkmoth) on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in Europe, Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Amphion floridensis (Nessus Sphinx) on on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines, particularly Vitaceae (Grape Family), in North America. By @cotinis, cc-by-nc. (2) Sphecodina abbottii (Abbott's Sphinx) on Vitaceae (Grape Family) in Eastern North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc.

(1) Theretra oldenlandiae (White-banded Hunter Hawkmoth) on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in Asia & Oceania. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc. (2) Theretra latreillii (Pale Brown Hawkmoth) on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc. (3) Theretra tryoni on Araceae (Arum Family) in Oceania. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc.

(1) Eupanacra elegantulus (Elegant Hawkmoth) on Araceae (Arum Family) in Southeast Asia. By @ananda_virgiana, cc-by-nc. (2) Eupanacra mydon (Common Rippled Hawkmoth) on on Araceae (Arum Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @devinth09, cc-by-nc.

(1) Xylophanes tersa (Tersa Sphinx) on trees, shrubs & herbs, particularly Rubiaceae (Madder Family), in the Americas. By @seaheart88, cc-by-nc. (2) Hippotion johanna on Persicaria decipiens (Slender Knotweed) in Australia. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc. (3) Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawkmoth) on a variety of herbs & vines in Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @lindaalisto, cc-by-nc.

(1) Darapsa myron (Virginia Creeper Sphinx) on Vitaceae (Grape Family) in North America. By @kimberlietx, cc-by-nd. (2) Darapsa choerilus (Azalea Sphinx) on shrubs in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc.

(1) Daphnis nerii (Oleander Hawkmoth) on shrubs, particularly Nerium oleander (Oleander) and other Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family), in Europe, Africa, Asia & Hawaii. By @gs5, cc-by. (2) Cizara ardeniae (Cizara ardeniae) on Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in Australia. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc.

(1) Eumorpha fasciatus (Banded Sphinx) on herbs, shrubs, trees & vines in the Americas. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Eumorpha vitis (Vine Sphinx) on herbs, shrubs & vines, particularly Vitaceae (Grape Family), in the Americas. By @nanofishology, cc-by-nc.

Smerinthinae

(1) Smerinthus ocellata (Eyed Hawkmoth) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Rosaceae (Rose Family), in Europe, North Africa & West Asia. By @markuskrieger, cc-by. (2) Smerinthus cerisyi (One-eyed Sphinx) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Rosaceae (Rose Family), in North America. By @spidamn8, cc-by-nc. (3) Smerinthus ophthalmica (Smerinthus ophthalmica) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Western North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc.

(1) Paonias myops (Small-eyed Sphinx) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Amorpha juglandis (Walnut Sphinx) on trees in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (3) Pachysphinx modesta (Modest Sphinx) on trees in North America. By @peterhma, cc-by-nc.

(1) Mimas tiliae (Lime Hawkmoth) on trees in Europe & West Asia. By @souprmum, cc-by-nc. (2) Laothoe populi (Poplar Hawkmoth) on trees in Europe & West Asia.. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Marumba quercus (Oak Hawkmoth) on Quercus (Oaks) in Europe, North Africa & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Callambulyx tatarinovii (Unmonsuzume) on trees & shrubs in East Asia. By @hanchongchong, cc-by-nc. (2) Cypoides chinensis on trees & shrubs in East Asia. By @llareta, cc-by-nc. (3) Coequosa triangularis (Double-headed Hawkmoth) on Proteaceae (Protea Family) in Australia. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc.

Anthelid Lappet Moths (Anthelidae)

(1) Anthela nicothoe (Urticating Anthelid) on Acacia (Wattles) in Australia. By @possumpete, cc-by-nc. (2) Anthela connexa (Day-Flying Anthelid) on Casuarinaceae (Sheoaks) in Australia. By @williamsmoths, cc-by-nc. (3) Anthela acuta (Common Anthelid Moth) on trees, shrubs & grasses in Australia. By @dianneclarke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Chelepteryx chalepteryx (White-stemmed Acacia Moth) on Acacia (Wattles) & monocots in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc. (2) Nataxa flavescens (Yellow-headed Anthelid) on Acacia (Wattles) in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc-sa.

Lappet Moths (Lasiocampidae)

(1) Malacosoma americana (Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth) on trees in North America. By @billmac, cc-by-nc. (2) Malacosoma disstria (Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth) on trees in North America. By @damus, cc-by-nc. (3) Malacosoma californica (Western Tent Caterpillar Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @kevintoo, cc-by-nc. (4) Malacosoma constricta (Pacific Tent Caterpillar) on trees & shrubs in Western North America. By @cynestor, cc-by-nc.

(1) Malacosoma neustria (The Lackey) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @norio_nomura, cc-by-sa. (2) Malacosoma alpicolum (Malacosoma alpicolum) on herbs & shrubs in Europe. By @grebebird, cc-by. (3) Malacosoma castrense (Ground Lackey) on herbs & shrubs in Europe. By @ilsfuchsie, cc-by-nc. (4) Malacosoma franconicum (Franconian Lackey) on a variety of herbs in Europe. By @wp-polzin, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dicogaster coronada (Lasiocampidae) on Quercus (Oaks) in North America. By @whoopadoop, cc-by-nc. (2) Streblote stupidum on trees in East Asia. By @didierbpn, cc-by-nc.

(1) Macrothylacia rubi (Fox Moth) on various trees, shrubs & herbs in Europe & Asia. By @davduf, cc-by-nc. (2) Macrothylacia digramma on trees, particularly Quercus (Oaks), in Europe. By @plemos, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Lebeda nobilis on trees, shrubs, grasses & ferns in South & Southeast Asia. By @ocathsu, cc-by-nc.

(1) Bombycomorpha bifascia (Barred Eggarlet) on Searsia (Karees) in Southern Africa. By @karoopixie, cc-by-nc. (2) Poecilocampa populi (December Moth) on trees in Europe & West Asia. By @josef-schmid, cc-by-nc. (1) Tolype velleda (Large Tolype Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @john_baur, cc-by.

(1) Euthrix potatoria (Drinker Moth) on Poales (Grasses & relatives) in Europe & Asia. By @konrad_k, cc-by. (2) Phyllodesma ilicifolia (Small Lappet) on trees & shrubs, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Ericaceae (Heath Family), in Europe. By @gccostello, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Metanastria hyrtaca (Hairy Caterpillar) on trees in South & Southeast Asia. By @kawya_kumarasinghe, cc-by-nc. (2) Metanastria gemella on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia. By @makkabun, cc-by-nc. (3) Trabala vishnou (Rose Myrtle Lappet Moth) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia. By @drnamgyal04, cc-by-nc.

(1) Braura truncatum on Acacia (Wattles) in Southern Africa. By @qgrobler, cc-by-nc. (2) Stoermeriana aculeata (Pigsnout Moth) on various trees & shrubs in Africa. By @andrewmorton, cc-by-nc. (3) Eutricha capensis (Cape Lappet) on trees & shrubs in South Africa. By @magrietb, cc-by-sa.

(1) Eriogaster lanestris (Small Eggar) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @etisergieva, cc-by-nc. (2) Eriogaster catax (Eriogaster catax) on trees & shrubs in Europe. By @gpmandriani, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dendrolimus pini (Pine-tree Lappet) on Pinaceae (Pine Family) in Europe & Asia. By @andrewins, cc-by-nc. (2) Dendrolimus okinawanus on Pinus (Pines) in Japan. By @genjitsu, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pernattia pusilla (She-Oak Moth) on Casuarinaceae (Sheoaks) in Australia. By @gumnut, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Entometa guttularis on Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) in Australia. By @dianneclarke, cc-by-nc. (3) Entometa fervens (Gum Snout Moth) on Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) in Australia. By @debtaylor142, cc-by-nc.

(1) Porela delineata on Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) in Australia. By @claudiarose, cc-by-nc. (2) Porela vetusta (Porela vetusta) on Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) in Australia. By @tleitch, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Pararguda crenulata on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @vicfazio3, cc-by-nc. (2) Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) on trees in Australia. By @gumnut, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Opsirhina lechriodes on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @claudiarose, cc-by.

(1) Cyclophragma cyclomela on trees in Australia. By @graemevc, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Genduara punctigera (Crexa Moth) on Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) in Australia. By @debtaylor142, cc-by-nc.

Noctuid Moths (Noctuidae)

(1) Acronicta megacephala (Poplar Grey) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Craniophora ligustri (Coronet) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Allophyes alfaroi on Prunus (Plums & Cherries) in Southern Europe. By @ikerherranz, cc-by-nc. (2) Allophyes oxyacanthae (Green-brindled Crescent) on trees & shrubs, particularly Rosaceae (Rose Family), in Europe. By @simondenis142857, cc-by-nc. (3) Cucullia umbratica (Shark Moth) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), in Europe, Asia & North America. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euchalcia variabilis (Purple-shaded Gem) on Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) in Europe & Asia. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa. (2) Autographa gamma (Silver Y) on a variety of herbs & shrubs in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Galgula partita (Wedgling Moth) on Oxalis (Woodsorrels) in the Americas, Azores, Madeira & Canary Islands. By @kristendiesburg, cc-by.

(1) Noctua comes (Lesser Yellow Underwing) on various herbs, shrubs & trees in Europe, North Africa & North America. By @maremimar, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Noctua pronuba (Large Yellow Underwing) on a variety of herbs in North America, Europe & North Africa. By @marieliseb, cc-by-nc. (3) Noctua fimbriata (Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing) on various herbs & vines in Europe & North Africa. By @reflectitur_photons, cc-by-nc.

(1) Peridroma saucia (Variegated Cutworm Moth) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in the Americas, Europe, North Africa, Asia & Hawaii. By @jesustizontaracido, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Agrotis crassilinea on Poaceae (Grasses) in South Africa. By @magrietb, cc-by-sa.

(1) Choephora fungorum (Bent-lined Dart) on various herbs in Eastern North America. By @craigbiegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Anicla infecta (Green Cutworm Moth) on a variety of herbs in the Americas. By @kimberlietx, cc-by-nd. (3) Hemieuxoa rudens (Creaky Dart) on Gutierrezia (Matchweeds and Snakeweeds) in North America. By @shelley_b, cc-by-nc.

(1) Spodoptera eridania (Southern Armyworm Moth) on a variety of herbs, shrubs, trees & vines in the Americas. By @gafischer, cc-by-nc. (1) Spodoptera ornithogalli (Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth) on a variety of herbs, shrubs, trees & vines in the Americas. By @kimberlietx, cc-by-nd.

(1) Spodoptera litura (Oriental Leafworm Moth) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in Asia & Oceania. By @julievause_nz, cc-by-nc. (2) Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall Armyworm Moth) on a variety of grasses, herbs, shrubs, trees & vines in the Americas, Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @subbi, cc-by-nc.

(1) Brithys crini (Lily Borer) on herbs, particularly Amaryllidaceae, in Europe, Africa, South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @mazzeip cc-by-nc. (2) Diaphone eumela (Cherry Spot) on monocots in Africa. By @karoopixie, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pachetra sagittigera (Feathered Ear) on herbs, particularly Poaceae (Grasses), in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Mamestra brassicae (Cabbage Moth) on herbs, particularly Brassica (Mustards), in Europe & Asia. By @renko, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hecatera dysodea (Small Ranunculus) on herbs, particularly Lactuca (Wild Lettuces), in Europe, the Middle East, Asia & Western North America. By @genghisattenborough, cc-by-nc. (2) Hadena albimacula (White Spot) on Silene (Catchflies) in Europe. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (3) Lacanobia oleracea (Bright-line Brown-Eye) on a variety of herbs in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @markuskrieger, cc-by.

(1) Orthosia miniosa (Blossom Underwing) on trees & shrubs, particularly Quercus (Oaks), in Europe. By @brzozam, cc-by-nc. (2) Egira dolosa (Lined Black Aspen Woodling) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family), in North America. By @jwalewski, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dryobotodes eremita (Brindled Green) on Quercus (Oaks) in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Xanthia togata (Pink-barred Sallow) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family), in Europe & Asia. By @petri_kuhno, cc-by-nc.

(1) Phlogophora meticulosa (Angle Shades) on a variety of herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in Europe, North Africa, Azores & the Middle East. By @leemeow, cc-by-nc. (2) Cosmodes elegans (Green-blotched Moth) on various herbs in Oceania. By @vikdunis, cc-by-nc. (1) Neumichtis nigerrima (Black Turnip Moth) on herbs & grasses in Australia. By @claudiarose, cc0.

(1) Panemeria tenebrata (Small Yellow Underwing) on Stellaria (Chickweeds) & Cerastium (Mouse-ear Chickweeds) in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Xylocampa mustapha on Lonicera (Honeysuckles) in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Panthea coenobita (Pine Arches Moth) on Pinaceae (Pine Family) in Europe & Asia. By @amzamz, cc-by-nc.

Erebid Moths (Erebidae)

(1) Arctia caja (Great Tiger Moth) on a variety of herbs, trees, shrubs & ferns in North America, Europe & Asia. By @kidoogs, cc-by-nc. (2) Arctia festiva (Hebe Tiger Moth) on herbs in Europe & Asia. By @efarilis, cc-by. (3) Arctia villica (Cream-spot Tiger) on herbs, trees & vines in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @mirko_tomasi, cc-by-nc.

(1) Apantesis parthenice (Parthenice Tiger Moth) on on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), in North America. By @canuckamok, cc-by-nc. (2) Apantesis virguncula (Little Virgin Tiger Moth) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), in North America. By @diana768, cc-by-nc. (3) Apantesis proxima (Mexican Tiger Moth) on herbs & shrubs in the Americas. By @quantron, cc-by-nc.

(1) Diacrisia purpurata (Purple Tiger) on herbs, shrubs & trees in Europe & Asia. By @anna_nikolenko, cc-by-nc. (2) Euplagia quadripunctaria (Jersey Tiger) on herbs in Europe & West Asia. By @sbennett123, cc-by-nc. (3) Paracles phaeocera in South America. By @joas_df, cc-by-nc.

(1) Halysidota harrisii (Sycamore Tussock Moth) on trees, particularly Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore), in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Pseudohemihyalea edwardsii (Edwards' Glassy-wing Moth) on Quercus (Oaks) in Western North America. By @spidamn8, cc-by-nc. (3) Lophocampa maculata (Spotted Tussock Moth) on trees in North America. By @frankthewood, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euchaetes egle (Milkweed Tussock Moth) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in North America. By @dunnder, cc-by-nc. (2) Ectypia clio (Clio Tiger Moth) on Apocynaceae in Western North America. By @carexobnupta, cc-by-nc. (3) Pareuchaetes insulata (Yellow-winged Pareuchaetes Moth) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), in the Americas. By @dhend9, cc-by-nc.

(1) Utetheisa ornatrix (Ornate Bella Moth) on Fabaceae (Legumes), particularly Crotalaria (Rattlepods), in the Americas. By @aliandbrice, cc-by-nc. (2) Utetheisa pulchella (Crimson-speckled Flunkey) on herbs, shrubs & grasses in Europe, Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @diegoreggianti, cc-by-nc.

(1) Haploa clymene (Clymene Moth) on herbs & trees in Eastern North America. By @dxdtartist, cc-by-nc. (2) Mangina argus (Crotalaria Podbearer) on Crotalaria (Rattlepods) in South & Southeast Asia. By @wscott11, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Tyria jacobaeae (Cinnabar Moth) on Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), particularly Jacobaea vulgaris (Ragwort), and a few other herbs in Europe, Asia, Oceania & North America. By @aklunde, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dysschema sacrifica on trees, shrubs & herbs in South America. By @helio-lourencini, cc-by-nc. (2) Xenosoma flaviceps in North & Central America. By @matteocassella, cc-by-nc. (3) Nyctemera annulata (Magpie Moth) on Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), particularly Senecio (Groundsels), in New Zealand. By @jon_sullivan, cc-by.

(1) Ctenucha virginica (Virginia Ctenucha Moth) on monocots, particularly Poaceae (Grasses), in North America. By @marieliseb, cc-by-nc. (2) Anycles adusta (Anycles adusta) on monocots in the Americas. By @jmmelendez, cc-by-nc.

(1) Syntomeida epilais (Polka-Dot Wasp Moth) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family), particularly Nerium oleander (Oleander), in North & Central America. By @gaudettelaura, cc-by. (2) Empyreuma pugione (Spotted Oleander Moth) on Nerium oleander (Oleander) in the West Indies & Florida. By @obnoxious_osprey, cc-by-sa.

(1) Hyphantria cunea (Fall Webworm Moth) on trees in North America, Europe & Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc. (2) Lemyra imparilis on trees in East Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc.

(1) Spilosoma virginica (Virginian Tiger Moth) on trees, shrubs, herbs & grasses in the Americas. By @alphabetsy, cc-by-nc. (2) Spilosoma vestalis (Vestal Tiger Moth) on trees, shrubs & herbs in Western North America. By @hallbergbutterflygardens, cc-by-nc. (3) Spilosoma lubricipeda (White Ermine) on trees, shrubs & herbs in Europe & Asia. By @jarvo, cc-by-nc.

(1) Estigmene acrea (Salt Marsh Moth) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in North & Central America. By @ltjeffers, cc-by-nc. (2) Pyrrharctia isabella (Isabella Tiger Moth) on trees, herbs & grasses in North America. By @annkatrinrose, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Arachnis picta (Painted Tiger Moth) on trees & herbs in North America. By @veheyse, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hypercompe scribonia (Giant Leopard Moth) on herbs, trees & shrubs in the Americas. By @schwarz, cc-by-nc. (2) Hypercompe permaculata (Many-spotted Tiger Moth) on herbs in Western North America. By @dhilkey, cc-by-nc. (3) Hypercompe caudata in the Americas. By @claudiamejiamorales, cc-by-nc. (4) Hypercompe indecisa on trees, shrubs & herbs in South America. By @juanmago, cc-by-nc.

(1) Diaphora mendica (Muslin Moth) on trees & herbs in Europe & Asia. By @svetlana_katana, cc-by-nc. (2) Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Ruby Tiger Moth) on trees, shrubs & herbs in Europe, Asia & North America. By @valentinabuono, cc-by-nc. (3) Allanwatsonia hodeva in Mexico. By @coronadogim, cc-by-nc.

(1) Areas galactina (Milky Tiger Moth) on trees, shrubs & herbs in South & Southeast Asia. By @lindaalisto, cc-by-nc. (2) Creatonotos transiens (Clouded Tiger Moth) on trees, shrubs, vines, herbs & grasses in Asia. By @franzanth, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ardices glatignyi (Black-and-white Tiger Moth) on trees & herbs in Australia. By @sarinozi, cc-by-nc. (2) Ardices canescens (Light Ermine Moth) on herbs in Australia. By @claudiarose, cc-by.

(1) Afromurzinia lutescens (Translucent Ermine) on trees & herbs in Africa. By @henrydelange, cc-by. (2) Amsacta senegalensis in Africa. By @liesvanrompaey, cc-by. (3) Rhodogastria amasis (Tri-coloured Tiger Moth) on trees & herbs in Southern Africa. By @michael_mcsweeney, cc-by-nc.

(1) Leucaloa eugraphica (Graphic Ermine) on herbs, shrubs & vines in Southern Africa. By @cheekychew, cc-by-nc. (2) Cymaroa grisea (Cymaroa grisea) in Southern Africa. By @lisajuliet, cc-by-nc.

(1) Amata passalis (Sandalwood Defoliator) on herbs, trees, shrubs & vines in South Asia. By @karthik_83, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Amata germana on trees & shrubs in East & Southeast Asia. By @hollythefrog, cc-by-nc. (3) Thyretes hippotes (Equine Maiden) on trees & shrubs in South Africa. By @evieb, cc-by-nc.

(1) Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) on lichen & algae covering trees & shrubs in Australia. By @tjeales, cc-by-sa. (2) Anestia ombrophanes (Clouded Footman) on lichen & algae covering trees & shrubs in Australia. By @ellurasanctuary, cc-by-nc.

(1) Garudinia taioana in Taiwan. By @shaurong, cc-by-nc. (2) Nepita conferta (Footman Moth) on mosses & lichen in South Asia. By @karthik_83, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Tumicla sagenaria (Crossed Footman) on lichen in Southern Africa. By @lizjc, cc-by-nc. (2) Hypoprepia fucosa (Painted Lichen Moth) on lichen, algae & mosses in North America. By @ryanhodnett, cc-by-sa. (3) Eilema caniola (Hoary Footman) on algae & lichen in Europe. By @tbrooks, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Cyme euprepioides in Southeast Asia. By @gcynature, cc-by-nc. (2) Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) on lichen & other fungi in Australia. By @helenschwencke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Lymantria dispar (Spongy Moth) on trees in North America, Europe, Asia. By @mister_bumble, cc-by. (2) Lymantria albescens on trees in Japan. By @genjitsu, cc-by-nc.

(1) Lymantria ampla on trees & shrubs in South Asia. By @nmgvdp, cc-by-nc. (2) Lymantria mathura (Pink Lymantria Moth) on trees in Asia. By @ttbowu, cc-by-nc.

(1) Orgyia antiqua (Rusty Tussock Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America, Europe, Asia. By @jmole, cc-by-nc. (2) Orgyia detrita (Fir Tussock Moth) on trees in North America. By @bigcitynaturegirl, cc-by-nc. (3) Orgyia leucostigma (White-marked Tussock Moth) on trees in Eastern North America. By @jonathanpoppele, cc-by-nc.

(1) Orgyia pseudotsugata (Douglas-fir Tussock Moth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Pinales (Conifers), in Western North America. By @jlmartin, cc-by-nc. (2) Orgyia vetusta (Western Tussock Moth) on trees, shrubs & herbs in Western North America. By @dthomas, cc-by-nc.

(1) Orgyia australis (Painted Pine Moth) on trees & shrubs in Australia. By @scottwgavins, cc-by-nc. (2) Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) on trees, shrubs, herbs & ferns in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc.

(1) Orgyia postica (Cocoa Tussock Moth) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @yusufung, cc-by-nc. (2) Leucoma salicis (White Satin Moth) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe, Asia & North America. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euproctis chrysorrhoea (Browntail Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe, North Africa, Asia & North America. By @gabrielmayrhofer, cc-by-nc. (2) Euproctis piperita on trees in East Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc. (3) Euproctis lutea (Yellow Tussock) on trees, shrubs & herbs in Oceania. By @rattyexplores, cc-by-nc.

(1) Acyphas chionitis (Acyphas chionitis) on Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc. (2) Laelia lunensis (Laelia lunensis) on Allophylus (Sapindaceae) in Southern Africa. By @magdastlucia, cc-by-nc. (3) Penthophera morio on Poaceae (Grasses) and herbs in Europe. By @lastovka, cc-by-nc.

(1) Calliteara pudibunda (Pale Tussock Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @katya, cc-by. (2) Calliteara fortunata on trees & shrubs in the Canary Islands. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Calliteara pura on trees, shrubs & herbs in Australia. By @larney, cc-by-nc.

(1) Calliteara complicata on trees, herbs & ferns in South Asia. By @ram_k, cc-by. (2) Calliteara lunulata on trees in East Asia. By @genjitsu, cc-by-nc. (3) Calliteara pseudabietis on trees in East Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc.

(1) Perina nuda (Banyan Tussock Moth) on trees, particularly Ficus (Figs), in South & Southeast Asia. By @lindaalisto, cc-by-nc. (2) Leptocneria reducta (White Cedar Moth) on Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) in Australia. By @gregrossington, cc-by-nc. (3) Arctornis lucens in Australia. By @rattyexplores, cc-by-nc.

(1) Asota caricae (Tropical Tiger Moth) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @monarchatto, cc-by-nc. (2) Hypsoropha monilis (Large Necklace Moth) on Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon) in the Eastern United States. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colobochyla salicalis (Lesser Belle) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Scoliopteryx libatrix (Herald Moth) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family), in Europe, Asia & North America. By @genghisattenborough, cc-by-nc.

(1) Spirama recessa (Spirama recessa) on Cathormion umbellatum (Fabaceae) in New Guinea & Australia. By @geoffbyrne, cc-by-nc. (2) Achaea janata (Castor Semi-Looper) on trees, shrubs & herbs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @lindaalisto, cc-by-nc. (3) Achaea klugii (Spotted Achaea) on Smilax (Greenbriers) in Africa. By @suncana, cc-by.

(1) Catocala flebilis (Mournful Underwing) on Carya (Hickory) in Eastern North America. By @luna2020, cc-by-nc. (2) Catocala innubens (Betrothed Underwing) on Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust) in Eastern North America. By @luna2020, cc-by-nc.

(1) Caenurgia chloropha (Vetch Looper Moth) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in North America. By @annikaml, cc-by. (2) Caenurgina erechtea (Forage Looper Moth) on herbs & grasses in North America. By @oceanman429, cc-by-nc.

(1) Clytie illunaris (Trent Double-Stripe) on Tamarix (Tamarisks) in Southern Europe, North Africa & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Drasteria cailino on Salix (Willows) in Southern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

Prominent Moths (Notodontidae)

(1) Cerura erminea (The Feline) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @konrad_k, cc-by. (2) Cerura vinula (Puss Moth) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @tivanik, cc-by-nc. (3) Cerura iberica on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Southern Europe. By @faluke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Cerura menciana on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in East Asia. By @hanchongchong, cc-by-nc. (2) Furcula bifida (Poplar Kitten) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe, North Africa & West Asia. By @leokuzmits, cc-by-nc.

(1) Furcula borealis (White Furcula Moth) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Prunus (Plums & Cherries), in Eastern North America. By @akilee, cc-by-nc. (2) Furcula cinerea (Gray Furcula Moth) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Betula (Birch) in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (3) Furcula scolopendrina (Zigzag Furcula Moth) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Betula (Birch) in North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc.

(1) Desmeocraera interpellatrix (Desmeocraera interpellatrix) on Eugenia (Myrtaceae) in Southern Africa. By @suncana, cc-by. (2) Harpyia milhauseri (Tawny Prominent) on trees in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Phryganidia californica (California Oak Moth) on trees, particularly Quercus (Oaks), in Western North America. By @hkibak, cc-by.

(1) Coelodasys unicornis (Unicorn Prominent) on trees in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Heterocampa obliqua (Oblique Heterocampa Moth) on Quercus (Oaks) in Eastern North America. By @osmeterium, cc-by-nc.

(1) Oedemasia salicis (Western Red-Humped Caterpillar Moth) on trees & shrubs in Western North America. By @andrewpetosa, cc-by-nc. (2) Tecmessa annulipes on Anacardiaceae (Cashew Family) in South America. By @vinicius_s_domingues, cc-by-sa.

(1) Stauropus fagi (Lobster Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Stauropus alternus (Lobster Caterpillar Moth) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia. By @wscott11, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Pheosia rimosa (Black-rimmed Prominent) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in North America. By @spidamn8, cc-by-nc. (2) Pheosia tremula (Swallow Prominent) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @diegoreggianti, cc-by-nc.

(1) Nerice bidentata (Double-toothed Prominent Moth) on Ulmus (Elms) in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Notodonta tritophus (Three-humped Prominent) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) & Betula (Birch) in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Drymonia querna (Oak Marbled Brown) on Fagaceae (Beech Family), particularly Quercus (Oaks), in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Ptilodon capucina (Coxcomb Prominent) on trees in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Nadata gibbosa (White-dotted Prominent) on trees in North America. By @mannimal, cc-by-nc. (2) Phalera bucephala (Buff-Tip) on trees & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @woodmen19, cc-by-nc.

(1) Datana major (Azalea Caterpillar Moth) on Ericaceae (Heath Family) in Eastern North America. By @johntrent, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Datana integerrima (Walnut Caterpillar Moth) on tree, particularly Juglandaceae (Walnut Family), in Eastern North America. By @keimwj, cc-by. (3) Datana contracta (Contracted Datana Moth) on trees & shrubs in Eastern North America. By @momsavang, cc-by-nc.

(1) Clostera inclusa (Angle-lined Prominent) on trees, particularly Salicaceae (Willow Family), in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Clostera pigra (Small Chocolate-Tip) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Euro[e & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Clostera anachoreta (Scarce Chocolate-Tip) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pterostoma palpina (Pale Prominent) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @genghisattenborough, cc-by-nc. (2) Pterostoma gigantinum on Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria) in East Asia. By @i164, cc-by-nc.

(1) Sorama bicolor (Sorama bicolor) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @gumnut, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Pine Processionary-Moth) on Pinales (Conifers) in Europe. North Africa & Asia. By @aggranada, cc-by-nc. (2) Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma) on trees & shrubs in Australia. By @rogstanden, cc-by-nc. (3) Ochrogaster lunifer (Bag-shelter Moth) on trees & shrubs in Australia. By @steve_kerr, cc-by.

Tufted Moths (Nolidae)

(1) Uraba lugens (Gum Leaf Skeletonizer) on Eucalyptus in Australia & New Zealand. By @deidreh, cc-by-nc. (2) Pseudoips prasinana (Pseudoips prasinana) on trees in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

Geometer Moths (Geometridae)

Ennominae

(1) Ligdia adustata (Scorched Carpet) on Euonymus (Spindles) & Berberis (Barberries) in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Dicrognophos sartata on herbs & shrubs in Southern Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Biston robustum (Giant Geometer Moth) on trees & shrubs in East Asia. By @renebel_moth, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Ectropis bhurmitra (Burmese Engrailed Moth) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @chou4525, cc-by-nc. (3) Chiasmia aestimaria (Tamarisk Peacock) on Tamarix (Tamarisk) in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Lambdina fiscellaria (Hemlock Looper Moth) on trees in North America. By @e-aus-kanada, cc-by-nc. (2) Eutrapela clemataria (Curve-toothed Geometer Moth) on trees in Eastern North America. By @cocokitty, cc-by-nc. (3) Alsophila pometaria (Fall Cankerworm Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @edgarallenhoopoe, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ennomos autumnaria (Large Thorn) on trees in Europe & Asia. By @renko, cc-by-nc. (2) Crocallis tusciaria (Smoky Scalloped Oak) on trees & shrubs in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & West Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Campaea margaritaria (Light Emerald) on trees in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Gerinia honoraria (Embellished Thorn) on trees in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc. (2) Zerenopsis lepida (Leopard Magpie Moth) on trees & shrubs, particularly Encephalartos altensteinii (Eastern Cape Giant Cycad), in Southern Africa. By @tjeerddw, cc-by-nc.

Geometrinae

(1) Hypobapta diffundens (Diffundens Grey) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @koolah, cc-by. (2) Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper) on Eucalypteae (Gum Trees) in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc.

Larentiinae

(1) Hydria prunivorata (Cherry Scallop Shell Moth) on trees & shrubs, especially Prunus (Plums & Cherries), in Eastern North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Epiphryne verriculata (Cabbage Tree Moth) on Cordyline australis (New Zealand Cabbage Tree) in New Zealand. By @noahfenwick, cc-by-nc.

Oenochrominae

(1) Antictenia punctunculus (Antictenia punctunculus) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @debtaylor142, cc-by-nc.

Sterrhinae

(1) Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) on Plantago (Plantain), in Australia & New Zealand. By @jennywest1, cc-by-nc. (2) Scopula optivata (Varied Wave Moth) in Australia. By @claudiarose, cc-by-nc.

(1) Rhodometra sacraria (Vestal) on a variety of herbs in Europe, Africa, Asia & South America. By @guilhermeramos, cc-by-nc. (2) Chlorerythra rubriplaga (Green Vestal) on Acacia (Wattles) in Southern Africa. By @karoopixie, cc-by-nc.

Hooktip and False Owlet Moths (Drepanidae)

(1) Watsonalla uncinula on Quercus (Oaks) in Europe. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Polyploca ridens (Frosted Green) on Quercus (Oaks) in Europe. By @brzozam, cc-by-nc.

Carpenter and Leopard Moths (Cossidae)

(1) Ptilomacra senex on Xanthorrhoea (Grasstrees) in Australia. By @dj_maple, cc-by-nc. (2) Zeuzera pyrina (Wood Leopard Moth) on trees & shrubs in Europe, Asia & South America. By @kavurtdagli, cc-by-nc. (3) Morpheis pyracmon (Fissured Bark) on trees & shrubs in Central & South America. By @arthurchp, cc-by.

Clearwing Moths (Sesiidae)

(1) Eichlinia calabaza (Southwestern Squash Vine Borer) on Cucurbita (gourds) in North America. By @gweech, cc-by-nc. (2) Pennisetia hylaeiformis (Raspberry Clearwing Moth) on Rubus (Brambles) in Europe & Asia. By @birdingjulia, cc-by.

New World Flannel Moths (Megalopygidae)

(1) Megalopyge lanata (Megalopyge lanata) on trees & shrubs in the Americas. By @kimberlietx, cc-by-nd. (2) Megalopyge opercularis (Southern Flannel Moth) on a variety of trees, shrubs & herbs in the Americas. By @kimberlietx, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Megalopyge pyxidifera (Yellow Flannel Moth) on trees & shrubs in North America. By @gaudettelaura, cc-by.

(1) Podalia farmbri (Podalia farmbri) in Central & South America. By @douglas-u-oliveira, cc-by. (1) Podalia orsilochus (Podalia orsilochus) in the Americas. By @calau00, cc-by-nc.

Slug Caterpillar Moths (Limacodidae)

(1) Euclea delphinii (Spiny Oak-slug Moth) on trees & shrubs in Eastern North America. By @diohio1, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Euclea incisa (Green Oak-Slug Moth) on trees in North America. By @nanofishology, cc-by-nc.

(1) Acharia stimulea (Saddleback Caterpillar Moth) on trees, shrubs & herbs in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Isa textula (Crowned Slug Moth) on trees in Eastern North America. By @tcooley, cc-by-nc.

(1) Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @cameronomara, cc-by-nc. (2) Doratifera vulnerans (Mottled Cup Moth) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @deidreh, cc-by-nc.

Burnet Moths (Zygaenidae)

(1) Zygaena ephialtes (Veränderliches Rotwidderchen) on Fabaceae, particularly Securigera varia (Purple Crownvetch), in Europe. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Pryeria sinica (Euonymus Leaf Notcher) on Celastraceae (Staff-vine Family) in East Asia & Eastern North America. By @onidiras, cc-by-nc.

(1) Harrisina americana (Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth) on Vitaceae (Grape Family) in North America. By @tesseract71, cc-by-nc. (2) Harrisina metallica (Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth) on Vitaceae (Grape Family) in Western North America. By @vikkidoodle, cc-by-nc. (3) Artona martini (Bamboo Moth) on Poaceae (Grasses), particularly Bambusoideae (Bamboos), in East Asia & New Zealand. By @john_early, cc-by-nc.

Crambid Snout Moths (Crambidae)

(1) Chrysoteuchia topiarius (Topiary Grass-veneer) on Poaceae (Grasses) in North America. By @gwark, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Evergestis rimosalis (Cross-striped Cabbageworm Moth) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in North America. By @grayhairstreak, cc-by-nc. (3) Cydalima perspectalis (Box Tree Moth) on shrubs, particularly Buxus (Boxes), in Europe, Asia & North America. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa.

Tortricid Leafroller Moths (Tortricidae)

(1) Archips crataegana (Brown Oak Tortrix) on trees in Europe & Asia. By @svg52, cc-by-nc. (2) Archips oporana (Pine Tortrix) on Pinopsida (Conifers) in Europe & Asia. By @denis_ivanov, cc-by-nc. (1) Choristoneura conflictana (Large Aspen Tortrix) on trees in North America. By @joefrechette, cc-by-nc.

Miscellaneous Moths

(1) Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth, Oenosandridae) on Eucalyptus in Australia. By @daviaker, cc-by-nc. (2) Mimallo amilia (Mimallonidae) on trees & shrubs in the Americas. By @tamiranda, cc-by-nc.

(1) Apatelodes torrefacta (Spotted Apatelodes Moth, Apatelodidae) on trees in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc. (2) Endromis versicolora (Kentish Glory, Endromidae) on trees in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Eupalamides cyparissias (Castniidae) on Aceraceae (Palms) & Musa (Banana) in South America. By @gafischer, cc-by-nc. (2) Cactoblastis cactorum (Cactus Moth, Pyralidae) on Opuntia (Prickly Pears) in the Americas, Africa & Australia. By @rjpretor, cc-by-nc.

(1) Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Psychidae ) on trees, inside the female cocoon, in North America. By @askalotl, cc-by-nc. (2) Fulgoraecia exigua (Planthopper Parasite Moth, Epipyropidae ) on host plants of planthoppers in North America. By @creepthecreek, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Phauda flammans (Phaudidae) on Ficus (Figs) in South & Southeast Asia. By @lujiangli1997, cc-by-nc.

Posted on August 12, 2023 03:10 PM by treegrow