Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

RILEY'S LAPPET AND CARPENTERWORM MOTHS

Riley's Lappet. These are rather drab gray moths. They are considered an uncommon species, but I have found several of them at my moth lights over the years. 

Another Riley's Lappet moth. I have seen this species every month from April through August. 

Riley's Lappet, showing its fuzzy abdomen. This species is related to the American Lappet and tent caterpillar moths. 

Robin's Carpenterworm moth. The larvae of this species tunnel into hardwood trees. 

Little Carpenterworm moth. This species is less common than the one above. This individual is my only sighting. Attracted with UV lights on May 19, 2019. 

Another Robin's Carpenterworm moth. These large moths are not very common at my lights. I have seen a few individuals in June and early July. 

Another Riley's Lappet moth. Their caterpillars use honey locust trees as host plants.