SLUG MOTHS
Yellow-shouldered Slug moth. These moths come to my UV lights from late May through August.
Spiny Oak-slug moth. The scientific name (Euclea delphinii) refers to the dolphin-shaped green mark. This green patch is variable and sometimes nearly absent. I find these moths at my UV lights from May through September.
Saddleback Caterpillar moth. I have found a few of these at my UV lights in June and July.
Yellow-collared Slug moth. This species comes to my UV lights in June and July.
Early Button Slug moth. I have found a few of these at my lights in May and early June.
Spun Glass Slug moth, photographed July 18, 2017. The translucent caterpillars of this species resemble spun glass.
Another view of a Yellow-collared Slug moth.
Smaller Parasa Moth, photographed July 16, 2021. Very similar to the Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth (not shown), with some minor differences.
Another Spun Glass Slug moth. I have found several of these moths in June and July.
Early Button Slug moth, extending its abdomen upwards in typical resting pose. Cute as a button!
Another Saddleback Caterpillar moth. Adults are harmless, but watch out for the spiny caterpillars of this species - they have one of the most painful stings of any caterpillar in our area.
Saddleback Caterpillar moths look like possible spider mimics, to my eyes anyway. I have major arachnophobia, and I do not like handling these moths. I know they are harmless, but every time I pick one up, my mind is screaming: "Spider! Spider!"
Nason's Slug Moth. These are more common in the south. Our area is towards the northern edge of their range.
I have found a couple of Nason's Slug Moths at my lights in early July.