Eyed Paectes, Pygmy Paectes, Gray Marvel, Grieving Woodling, and Stored Grain Moth
Eyed Paectes Moth. Their caterpillars feed on poison ivy. Considering the amount of poison ivy near my house, I would expect to encounter these moths more often, but I only have this one sighting on June 6, 2016.
Pygmy Paectes, photographed May 14, 2023 at Hocking Hills (eastern Ohio). This is my only sighting of this species. Most observations of these moths are further to the south of our area.
Gray Marvel Moth, photographed July 23, 2022 in Adams County (southern Ohio). I have not yet found this species at my home lights.
Grieving Woodling, also known as the Lined Black Aspen. Photographed May 12, 2018 at Hocking Hills. This is another species which I have not yet found at home.
Stored Grain Moth. These moth are found worldwide and are likely an introduced species in North America. They can be pests and feed on stored food in pantries. I only have this one sighting (fortunately!).
