Large moths in colorado. They do grow to be medium sized to larger sized moths. Some studies in yellowstone national park have found that a large portion of grizzly bears diet is miller moths. Moth insects found in the state of colorado. This is a large yellow underwing moth found on 24 september 2010 in colorado springs.
Theyre called miller moths a variety of noctuidae known as owlet moths and krell said theyve migrated through this region for millennia. This one is another underwing moth found on 6 october 2010 in colorado springs. The moths originate on the plains of colorado kansas and nebraska and migrate west into the rocky mountains for the summer. Body length was at least 1.
The purple line across the underwing and large size are good field identification clues. Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. The picture shows a red underwing moth.
They are moth collector favorites in many areas because of the colorful underwings. Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off. Freeze any clothes or belongings that show signs of moths. Cranshaw and peairs said moths.
Geolocation is 370006961 1064032922. Despite the large amount of moths in colorado springs this year there has not been. They return to the plains in september. 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.
Why are there so many miller moths in the spring. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply weather.