SLUG MOTHS
Yellow-shouldered Slug moth. These moths come to my UV lights from late May through August.
Spiny Oak-slug moth. The scientific name (Euclea delphinii) refers to the dolphin-shaped green mark. This green patch is variable and sometimes nearly absent.
Saddleback Caterpillar moth. I have found a few of these at my UV lights in June and July.
Yellow-collared Slug moth. This species comes to my UV lights in late May, June, and July.
Early Button Slug moth. I have found a few of these at my lights in May and early June.
This is a Spun Glass Slug moth. The translucent caterpillars of this species resemble spun glass.
Another view of a Yellow-collared Slug moth.
Smaller Parasa Moth, photographed July 16, 2021. Very similar to the Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth (not shown), with some minor differences.
Another Spun Glass Slug moth. I have found several of these moths in June and July.
Early Button Slug moth, extending its abdomen upwards in typical resting pose. Cute as a button!
Another Saddleback Caterpillar moth. Adults are harmless, but watch out for the spiny caterpillars of this species - they have one of the most painful stings of any caterpillar in our area.
Saddleback Caterpillar moths look like possible spider mimics, to my eyes anyway. I have major arachnophobia, and I do not like handling these moths. I know they are harmless moths, but every time I pick one up, my mind is screaming: "Spider! Spider!"
Nason's Slug Moth. These are more common in the southern states. Our area is towards the northern edge of their range.
I have found a couple of Nason's Slug Moths at my lights in late June and early July.
Crowned Slug Moth. I have found a few of these at my lights in late June & early July.
I love the "leg warmers" on these Spun Glass Slug moths!
Another Spiny Oak-slug moth. I find these moths mainly from late May through early July. I also have one late sighting in September.