Moth Season approaches - and some new observations
Well that was rough! I hope we don't have another arctic blast like that for another hundred years.
It's starting to warm up now and moths are appearing at porch lights. I hope you all are keeping your eyes peeled. There should be some early spring moths out and about that won't be seen later in the year. Spring Cankerworm is a common one this time of year. I've also seen some observations coming in for Fawn Sallow (Psaphida styracis), like this one from Mark Parker.
A new iNat user in Arkansas, @cloakedmarvel, has started uploading their observations from the past several years and there are some observations in eastern Oklahoma, including new species for our project. Check out this Oak Besma Moth (Besma quercivoraria).
Also, Anna Bennett has uploaded some observations from last year that are new for our state project.
Major Sallow (Feralia major)
Withered Mocis (Mocis marcida) - This species is very similar to the more common (in Oklahoma) Texas Mocis, but the PM line of this species does not extend to the center margin.
I look forward to seeing your observations this spring!
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