OWLETS AND FANFOOTS
Grayish Fanfoot. This woodland moth is abundant during the month of May. I have often seen more than 100 individuals on a single hike. They are widespread throughout our area. Grayish Fanfoots can also be found in smaller numbers from June through July. Notice that the subterminal line (near the bottom of the wings) does not extend all the way to the outer edge of the wings. The individual at left was photographed at Twin Creek MetroPark.
Wavy-lined Fanfoot. This species is less common than the Grayish Fanfoot. Attracted with UV lights and photographed July 20, 2014.
Six-spotted Gray moth. I have seen this species a few times in May, June, and July. This individual was photographed at Sugarcreek MetroPark, and I have also seen these moths at Cox Arboretum and my home moth lights.
Lettered Fanfoot. I have seen this species in July and August.
Morbid Owlet moth, photographed at Cox Arboretum on April 29, 2017. Some individuals have darker spots on the wings.
Bent-winged Owlet, photographed May 22, 2018, at Germantown MetroPark. The outer edge of the wings is slightly concave.
Another Bent-winged Owlet, photographed August 14, 2021, at Cox Arboretum. Some individuals have darker spots.
Morbid Owlet moth, photographed at Spring Lakes Park. Notice that the subterminal line (at the bottom of the wings) is a series of dots, not a solid line like most other fanfoots and owlets.
Morbid Owlet moth. I have found several of these moths from late April through June.
Another Six-spotted Gray moth. This one was photographed at Hocking Hills (eastern Ohio).