Insects and Spiders - native

Native moth (unknown species) (Lepidoptera sp.) on Aug 3, 2017

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Brown moths 1-1.5 inches

Commentary

Thanks for your submission to the Hotline. This is not gypsy moth. Male gypsy moths are brown but have very "bushy" antennae and characteristic pattern on their wings. Female gypsy moths are white. For more info on gypsy moth identification and biology, please see these two resources. Thanks again. -Wyatt
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/ODF%20checking%20GM%20traps%20fact%20sheet.pdf
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/ODF%20Gypsy%20moth%20fact%20sheet%20Feb%202016.pdf

Wyatt Williams
Aug. 4, 2017, 1:42 a.m.

See "Checking Gypsy Moth Traps" image. Link to the full document is listed above

Wyatt Williams
Aug. 4, 2017, 6:45 a.m.

Location

We have had lots of these brown moths over the past 4 to 8 weeks all throughout our house. I think that may be Asian gypsy moths.

Expert Reviewer

Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.

Invasive Species Specialist

Oregon Department of Forestry

Private Forests Division

2600 State St. Bldg. D

Salem, OR 97310-0340



Office: 503-945-7472

wyatt.williams@oregon.gov

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