Cryptic Moth - Nomophila nearctica

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Thanks to Libby, I am keeping this one in the guide for all of the great information in it!

… A. Hendrickson, 2 December, 2015 - 10:25am

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… Marcia Morris, 14 November, 2015 - 4:09pm

Phil,

Filling in the date might help.

… A. Hendrickson, 1 November, 2015 - 1:49pm

Udea sp. or Nomophila nearctica

Someone more versed in the western moths should be able to give a species.

… Aaron Hunt, 27 October, 2015 - 3:07pm

Udea or Nomophila nearctica

Thanks for your help!

… Phil Nosler, 27 October, 2015 - 3:58pm

Filling in the date DID help. I first thought Udea, but it has only been seen in August in your area. Nomophila nearctica has been seen in Washington as late as October.

That said, I don't think this worn moth will ever be identified to species so I am inclined to Frass it with your permission.

… A. Hendrickson, 8 November, 2015 - 11:50am

Nomophila nearctica

I think I'll go with Nomophila nearctica and a question mark for now. Feel free to frass the moth pictures if you want to.

Do you have a recommendation for comprehensive moth field guides (or technical guides) for western North America?

Thanks for your help!
Phil

… Phil Nosler, 8 November, 2015 - 12:15pm

Agree with Nomophila nearctica.

Re: Field Guides, I find the pages for John Davis's Moths of the Pacific Northwest on the Moth Photographers Group is the best place to start for a quick run through things for our area:
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/Plates.shtml

The Pacific Northwest Moth Site that Ann mentioned is very good & has a lot of detail but at this point doesn't cover Geometrids or Micros moths.

… Libby & Rick Avis, 2 December, 2015 - 1:00am

Nomophila nearctica

Interesting! I will check it out.

Thanks for the id!
Phil

… Phil Nosler, 2 December, 2015 - 11:46am

I am sorry, I am not from your area and cannot help. However, I have noticed some people from your area refer to this internet site. http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/. Shotguneddie is from your area and is GREAT at identifying moths. I am sure she would be willing to make a suggestion. She has her e-mail on her user page. Maybe she will be able to identify this one, so I will leave it a bit longer.

… A. Hendrickson, 8 November, 2015 - 2:49pm