Pink-patched and Pink-washed Looper
When I first saw one of these moths, its colors reminded me of a sunrise. Later, while researching this species, I learned that the scientific name means "dawn-bearing wings." I like to think that whoever named this species noticed the same resemblance to a sunrise.
Pink-patched Looper. These are gorgeous moths, one of my all-time favorites.
This is a Pink-washed Looper moth. The pink color is much more subtle than in the species above. Superficially, these moths are very similar to Common Loopers, but with some minor differences.
This is the only other Pink-patched Looper I have found. June 29, 2019.
Pink-washed Looper moth (same individual as above). This is typically a southern species, uncommonly seen in Ohio. I have found them at my lights twice, on October 26, 2022, and October 2, 2024.
Pink-patched Looper with its wings spread.
Pink-patched Loopers are not very common. I have only found two individuals at my lights. This one was photographed on June 7, 2024.