Grape Leaffolder and White-headed Grape Leaffolder
Grape Leaffolder moth. These moths are common in wooded areas from late April through early September. During the day, they typically perch underneath leaves where they can be difficult to see. I have found several individuals at my UV lights.
This photo shows the underside of a Grape Leaffolder moth. Note that there is a very similar species, the White-headed Grape Leaffolder (further below), which is slightly smaller and has a broken white patch on its abdomen. Grape Leaffolders usually have a solid white patch or a slight break on Segment 3. It is useful to get a measurement and a look at the abdomen if you want a definite ID on this species.
This moth is a White-headed Grape Leaffolder. Notice that it has a black-and-white striped patch on its abdomen (as opposed to the nearly solid white patches in the two moths above).
This is the top side of a White-headed Grape Leaffolder (the same individual as above). This species is less common than the Grape Leaffolder.
Another White-headed Grape Leaffolder (verified by the markings on its abdomen). This individual shows a white mark on its head, but the white mark is not definitive. You need a view of the abdomen and a measurement to be sure.
Another White-headed Grape Leaffolder, showing the striped abdomen. I have found a few White-headed Grape Leaffolders at my lights, from June through August.
This is another Grape Leaffolder moth showing a slight break in the white patch on Segment 3. But it is still not as striped as the White-headed Grape Leaffolders below.