Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

HIBISCUS LEAF CATERPILLAR MOTH, DEADWOOD BORER, Common Oak Moth, and Black-dotted Drown Moth

Another Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth, photographed at Cox Arboretum on September 6, 2018. 

Deadwood Borer Moth. As the name indicates, the larvae are found in decaying wood. 

Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth. This species was introduced to North America from Asia. 

Deadwood Borer moths come to my lights in the months of June and July. 

Common Oak Moth. This is an abundant species in some parts of its range, but I do not see them very often at my home moth lights. They seem to be more common in eastern Ohio. 

Another Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth. I have found a couple of these moths at my lights in June, August, and September. 

Another Common Oak Moth. All of my sightings are in April or early May. 

Black-dotted Brown Moth. This is a rather plain-looking moth, but the black spots near the wingtips make it recognizable. I have a few sightings of this species, all in the month of April.