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RE: Moth Trap: 8th June 2023 - Gotta keep trying!

in WE ARE MOVING • 9 months ago

Hello!

Firstly, thank you very much for sharing, I'd love to see any moths you have from your side of the pond 🦋

Secondly, the US is a big 'ole place, and theres lots of species I've never seen before (or heard off before). But I like a challenge!!

I tried a google image search which was hit and miss, but on the 3rd attempt I managed to find something similar - it might be a Girlfriend Underwing? - Catocala amica
source - https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Catocala-amica

second source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catocala_amica

There may be similar species, but this is a good start, it does appear to have bright yellow underwings, have you seen your moth move? The yellow underwings would be visible when it flies

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No, it was firmly staying on the siding, but I think you did find it! What a cool name, 'Girlfriend Underwing'! Thank you for looking for me! I've seen a few moths but never been able to get photos. My camera is SO slow, but this one wasn't moving, so I got lucky.