Insects and Spiders - non-native

Noctuid Moths (family Noctuidae) on Jul 16, 2019

Originally reported as European 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.