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Acronicta? - Lithophane
Copyright © 2020 Lapis The Mothman

Acronicta? - Lithophane
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
October 15, 2020
Size: HW about 1 inch
Vibrating wings, ready to take flight.

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Contributed by Lapis The Mothman on 16 October, 2020 - 2:07am
Last updated 24 October, 2020 - 12:42am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 19 October, 2020 - 12:07am login or register to post comments

Looks like...
It's probably one of these two.
Lithophane atara: - vs - Lithophane ponderosa:
… Bob Biagi, 16 October, 2020 - 6:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Overwintering?
So these guys overwinter as adults? Does that mean I should put it outside/in the fridge over the winter if I wish to keep it?
… Lapis The Mothman, 18 October, 2020 - 11:44pm login or register to post comments

 
No
If you put it in the fridge, it will go to sleep, but I'm not sure how long it can survive in there.
If you put it outside, it will probably fly away or try to fly away.
Why would you want to keep it? I don't recommend making moths into pets. My cat likes the idea. (yummy)
… Bob Biagi, 19 October, 2020 - 12:04am login or register to post comments

 
Breeding Moths
I am interested in breeding moths. I have already raised a few species (Hyles lineata, Synchlora aerata, Smerinthus ophthalmica, Noctua pronuba), and have some experience keeping and breeding moths. My cat does love watching them in the large indoor cage I usually keep them in. It says Lithophane moths overwinter, so I wouldn't see why putting it in the fridge is any different than what it does outside (besides actually being warmer in the fridge).
… Lapis The Mothman, 19 October, 2020 - 9:58pm login or register to post comments

 
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… Lapis The Mothman, 19 October, 2020 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

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