Big Moths In Ct

It is a major pest in rhode island and in the eastern parts of massachusetts.

Big moths in ct. Moth identification becomes a bit easier when it comes to the largest of the native moths. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Moth is holding onto the trunk of a young apple tree at the corner of our large field. Derived from butterflies moths of north america in august 2012.

There are a total of 414 connecticut butterflies and moths found in the insect identification database. Kim tom dear kim tom thanks for reporting that luna moth sightings have reached more northern states. You will be able to narrow down the. And can be territorial.

The females fly at night and look a little like smaller browner cecropia moths. Seems to be enjoying the late afternoon sun and moving its wings back and forth. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order. The males fly in the late afternoon and resemble big dark butterflies.

Both silkworm moths we think a polyphemus and a prometheusany thoughts. Silk worm moths location. The damage caused by the winter moth is very similar to that caused by the gypsy moth. Sherman ct may 30 2011 201 pm we just found both of these in our yard in ct.

Ne ct may 26 2011 602 am my wife found this in the garage last night. Click on the x found on each entry below to hide specific bugs from this pages listing. Sphinx moths of connecticut view plain taxonomic photo. So far in connecticut this insect is mostly known along the shore of long island sound and primarily towards the eastern part of the state.

The caterpillars are very cryptic and secretive on the food plant which is usually wild cherry. Achemon sphinx eumorpha achemon 0 comments. Return to results page for connecticut insects. Appx 4 inches wide and 4 inches long.

Please note that insects do not adhere to man drawn borders on a map and as such they may be found beyond their listed reach showcased on our website. Moth insects found in the state of connecticut. Temperature is about 70 with a nice breeze and dry conditions. Index of all insects found in connecticut.

Comprehensive check list for family sphingidae. Found a large cocoon on the base of the apple tree trunk also. Both about 5 wing span. Insects are typically drawn to a given area by available food supply weather environmental factors pollution etc water supply mating patterns etc.