Common Moths Pacific Northwest

The caterpillars feed at night on bracken and other ferns as well as a number of low plants and trees.

Common moths pacific northwest. Gluphisia septentrionis is a small to medium sized moth fw length 1315 mm that flies in forests throughout the northwest from late spring until fall. Common pests in the pacific northwest common bug species found in the pacific northwest include bed bugs beetles cockroaches firebrats fleas flies moths silverfish and springtails. Database design and scripting support provided by mike boonemike boone. 1 18 depicts some of the most common butterflies in the pacific northwest.

Pest monitoring look for caterpillars or their fecal pellets below host plants use sticky plates hung horizontally below suspected hosts or check leaf surfaces. Moth photographers group at the mississippi entomological museum at the mississippi state university. Knowing this provides clues on whether these caterpillars will build up quickly in an area. Pacific northwest moths september 28 2018.

Moths and butterflies of the pacific northwest please submit spottings of caterpillars moths and butterflies at all stages of their development that are found outside and wild in the described area. Drawing from the knowledge of moth experts and specimen records from the regions major insect collections this site features detailed species accounts high resolution photographs and an interactive identification key for every pacific northwest moth species within the families. Moths and butterflies may be strong or weak fliers and some are flightless. Some of the most common butterflies of the pacific northwest by arthur l.

Engaging and accessible pacific northwest insects features over 1225 species with vivid photos and accurate descriptions. In all cases follow the instructions on the pesticide labelthe pnw insect management handbook has no legal status whereas the pesticide label is a legal document. Antonelli extension entomologist jenny glass brett johnson plant insect diagnostic laboratory wsu puyallup the following set of pictures1 fig. American angle shades moth common and widespread over all the pacific northwest occupying forests open woods and suburban habitats they are out after dark.

Pacific northwest moths is a comprehensive source of information about more than 1200 species of moths. Thanks for keeping this a wild mission. Read the product label before making any pesticide applications. The forewings are fairly broad and stubby without scalloping or flanges.