 Idaea obfusaria - Hodges#7123 (Rippled Wave). | This Geometrid moth is a Rippled Wave (Idaea obfusaria). Its forewings are crossed by three brownish wavy bands. Each wing has a central large black spot. Caterpillar host plants include clover and dandelion. The small photo was taken 24 h later.
bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/570608 butterfliesandmoths.org: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Idaea-obfusaria Heitzman J. Res. Lepidop. 12, 145, 1973: http://lepidopteraresearchfoundation.org/journals/12/PDF12/12-145.pdf | |
 Idaea tacturata - Hodges#7122 (Dot-lined Wave). | The Dot-lined Wave (Idaea tacturata) can be found in the Southeastern US and Texas. The dotted or zigzag lines on the forwing continue on to the hindwing. In addition, it features tiny black dots on all wings, and some scattered blackish scales. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/631661 | |
 Scopula umbilicata - Hodges#7156 (Swag-Lined Wave). | Another pale brownish moth. This is a Swag-Lined Wave (Scopula umbilicata). A brown spot at the apex of the forewing is characteristic for this moth. There are 24 Scopula species in North America. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/584618 | |
 Synchlora fronda - Hodges#7059 (Southern Emerald Moth). | This green moth is a Southern Emerald Moth (Synchlora frondaria). It came to the light of a window. Its larvae are very interesting twig mimics. They are highly variable as they decorate themselves with plant material. The genus has 12 species north of Mexico. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/570267 moth photographers group: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7059 Canfield et al. Ecol. Entomol., 34, 412, 2009: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2311.2009.01089.x/pdf | |
 Xanthotype sp.. | The genus Xanthotype has five species in North America. They are indistinguishable unless a genitalic examination is performed. Common names of the species include Crocus and Buttercup Geometer. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/584829 |
