Insects and Spiders - non-native

Noctuid Moths (family Noctuidae) on Jul 16, 2019

Originally reported as Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Large 3+ inches brown to pink moths with black spots and big yellow feathery antenna

Commentary

Hi there, thanks for your report. This is not an exotic gypsy moth but some species of moth belonging to the family Noctuidae. There are over 1,200 species of moth in the PNW alone! Check out this great resource from partners in Washington:
http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/photographic-plates/

Thanks again for your report and your care for Oregon's natural resources.

Wyatt

Wyatt Williams
July 17, 2019, 1:22 a.m.

Location

On the asphault and on the cement side of the building as well as inside on the garage floor

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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