Miscellaneous Moths from Plate 12
Female European Corn Borer. These moths were accidentally introduced from Europe, and they are a serious pest on corn (and other plants). They are very common in our area from May through September.
This is a male European Corn Borer, found at Germantown MetroPark. Males are darker than the females.
Another Purple-backed Cabbageworm. I have seen a few individuals at my lights in September.
Purple-backed Cabbageworm moth, found at Siebenthaler Fen on May 31, 2018.
Another European Corn Borer, darker than the individual above.
American Lotus Borer. A couple of individuals have come to my lights, from April through August.
Cross-striped Cabbageworm moth. I have found these moths at my lights in July and August.
Smartweed Borer moth. These moths are very similar to female European Corn Borers (below), but there is a projecting tooth on the PM line. This individual is the only Smartweed Borer I have found. Photographed May 4, 2024.
Another Cross-striped Cabbageworm moth at my UV lights. These moths have a subtle but beautiful color pattern.