Brown moths in ct. It is very seldom seen. Brown tail moth caterpillar the brown tail moth euproctis chrysorrhoea is a pest that goes into occasional outbreak status on the islands along the coast of maine and on cape cod. The moth of this interesting species is a pretty chocolate brown with tan and green markings. Photos of connecticut moths taken by john himmelman.
Butterflies and moths of connecticut showcase listing of butterflies and moths found in the state of connecticut. Lithacodes gracea graceful slug moth 4664. White lined sphinx hyles lineata last seen on. Zale horrida horrid zale 8717.
Zale horrida horrid zale 8717. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. They reach adulthood through the process of metamorphosis as do butterflies. Moths like their butterfly counterparts are born from eggs laid near food sources and initially exist as caterpillars.
White trimmed brown pyralid moth abrenthia cuprea abrostola microvalis minute oval abrostola abrostola ovalis oval abrostola abrostola parvula. Hypena scabra green cloverworm 8465. Unless stated otherwise they have been taken in my yard in killingworth ct. Nematocampa resistaria horned spanworm moth 7010.
One key distinguishing feature of moths when compared to butterflies is their vertical positioning of their wings most species. Derived from butterflies moths of north america in august 2012. Lymantria dispar gypsy moth 831. All photos on this site are the property of john himmelman.
It and the tussock moths many of which are native are in the same subfamily as the gypsy moth. Additionally everyone enjoys a largest moth story and this section provides some good stories. It starts with the fact that atlas moths native species in indonesia rank as the worlds largest moths with a sing span approaching ten inches in length. Moth identification becomes a bit easier when it comes to the largest of the native moths.
Moth insects found in the state of connecticut. Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general reach as showcased on our website. The adult is small and stout with dark brown wings. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply.
Hellinsia kellicottii goldenrod plume moth 6212. Sphinx moths of connecticut view plain taxonomic photo. Hypercompe scribonia giant leopard moth 8146.