Miscellaneous Moths from Plate 12
Alfalfa Webworm moth. I found this moth by the Great Miami River near Middletown, on August 2, 2020. I have seen a few individuals there from June through August. This species is apparently more common in the western U.S. than in the east, although it has a wide range.
Female European Corn Borer. These moths were accidentally introduced from Europe, and they are a serious pest on corn (and other plants). They are very common in our area from May through September.
This is a male European Corn Borer, found at Germantown MetroPark. Males are darker than the females.
Purple-backed Cabbageworm. I have seen a few individuals at my lights in September.
Another Purple-backed Cabbageworm moth, found at Siebenthaler Fen on May 31, 2018.
Another European Corn Borer, darker than the individual above.
White-spotted Brown moth. This individual came to my lights on August 22, 2023. I also saw one at Huffman Prairie. Those are my only sightings.
Garden Webworm. I find these moths from July through October. This one was photographed at Cox Arboretum. They also come to my lights.
American Lotus Borer. A couple of individuals have come to my lights, from April through August.
Pale-winged Crocidophora. I have seen a few of these moths at my lights in the month of June.
This moth is in the Hahncappsia genus, but several moths in that genus are difficult to identify to species.
Cross-striped Cabbageworm moth. I have found these moths in July and August.