Large moths in northeast ohio. Aim for the luna moths tails the moth escapes 96 percent of. There are a total of 430 ohio butterflies and moths found in the insect identification database. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. During mid to late summer and early autumn large unusually shaped colorful caterpillars are often seen.
02 i would like to harvest timber on my property. The large moths were spotted by my friend and fellow photographer cheryl osgood aka grasshopper along a hiking trail after heavy rains. Moth insects found in the state of ohio. 20 ohio forest tax law.
These caterpillars larvae of moths and butterflies feed on leaves of various trees shrubs and other plants. The american copper butterfly pictured is the most widely distributed of the copper species. Moths of ohio. Last summer i shared a photograph of royal walnut moths mating on a tree in cuyahoga valley national park in northeast ohio.
Most giant caterpillars are discovered when wandering across lawns driveways sidewalks etc. Return to results page for ohio insects. We depend on donations to keep butterflies and moths of north america online and freely available. Click on the x found on each entry below to hide specific bugs from this pages listing.
07 trees being cut on adjoining property and crossing property line. We need your help. If everyone who uses this resource gives a small amount we could cover our ongoing costs develop new features and upgrade the system. Ohio has a fairly balanced number of gossamer wing butterflies.
And northeast ohio medical university pitted 162 luna moths against eight brown. The exact host plant or plants vary with each species of caterpillar. A few pockets of bronze and purplish coppers exist in the west part of the state. You will be able to narrow down the results to better.
05 ive noticed logging activity that is polluting a stream with woody debris. 00 01 unhealthy yard tree common.