Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

MISCELLANEOUS COLORFUL MOTHS

Clover Hayworm moth, attracted with UV light on October 5, 2015. The yellow fringe is wider, and the yellow spots are larger and more rounded. 

Yellow-fringed Dolichomia. I have seen this species a few times at my lights in June and September. 

Meal Moth, a worldwide species that eats stored grain products. 

Another Yellow-fringed Dolichomia moth. This species is similar to the Clover Hayworm (below), but this Yellow-fringed Dolichomia has triangular yellow markings and a narrower yellow fringe. 

Beautiful Eutelia moth. These nifty-looking moths eat poison sumac and poison ivy. The individual at left is the only one I have found at my home lights. Photographed May 14, 2024. 

Another Beautiful Eutelia moth. This one was photographed on May 13, 2023 at Hocking Hills. 

Another Meal Moth. I have seen these moths at my lights from May through September.

I have found a few Clover Hayworm moths from May through early November.