Burrowing Webworm Moth, Acrolophus sp., perhaps Acrolophus variabilis
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008-08-10
This moth is one of many I’ve found in the early morning outside the restrooms at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. They leave the outside lights on most nights, so a lot of moths tend to still be roosting there come morning.
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Western Conifer Seed Bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis
Harvard Ave., Irvine, 2008-08-10
California Mantid, Stagmomantis californica
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Los Angeles County, 2008-09-01
Today’s moth is #8771 in the Hodges Catalog, the Penitent Underwing Moth, Catocala piatrix dionyza
Today’s moth is #8914 in the Hodges Catalog, the Alfalfa Looper Moth, Autographa californica:
Well actually it’s only the second Moth Monday here at Mokka mit Schlag; but today’s moth is #7390 in the Hodges Catalog, the Toothed Brown Carpet Moth, Xanthorhoe lacustrata:
