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Moths - Lepidoptera

So far after 8 years watching moths in my yard, I've photographed and identified over 1,400 species at my lights. Identification is a challenge, but I've had plenty of help from Bob Patterson and others on the Moth Photographers Group. Many of my moth photos appear on the plates at the Moth Photographers Group.


http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/MainMenu.shtml
Pre-Tortricid Micros Moths 0001-2700
:: Pre-Tortricid Micros Moths 0001-2700 :: 		Tortricidea Moths 2701-3863
:: Tortricidea Moths 2701-3863 :: 		Pre-Pyralid Moths - 3864-4702
:: Pre-Pyralid Moths - 3864-4702 :: 		Pyraloidea through Pyralinae Moths 4703 - 6088
:: Pyraloidea through Pyralinae Moths 4703 - 6088 :: 		Plume Moths - Pterophoridae - 6089-6234
:: Plume Moths - Pterophoridae - 6089-6234 :: 		Drepanoidea Moths -- 6235-6255
:: Drepanoidea Moths -- 6235-6255 ::
Geometroidea Moths - 6256-7662
:: Geometroidea Moths - 6256-7662 :: 		Apatelodidae through Saturniidae Moths 7663 -7770
:: Apatelodidae through Saturniidae Moths 7663 -7770 :: 		Sphingidae Moths 7771 - 7894
:: Sphingidae Moths 7771 - 7894 :: 		Notodontidae Moths 7895 - 8032
:: Notodontidae Moths 7895 - 8032 :: 		Arctiidae and Lymantriidae - 8033-8321
:: Arctiidae and Lymantriidae - 8033-8321 :: 		Noctuidae: Herminiinae through Hypeninae Moths 8322 - 8489
:: Noctuidae: Herminiinae through Hypeninae Moths 8322 - 8489 ::
Catocalinae less Catocala Moths 8490 - 8769
:: Catocalinae less Catocala Moths 8490 - 8769 :: 		Noctuidae Catocalinae Moths 8770 - 8879
:: Noctuidae Catocalinae Moths 8770 - 8879 :: 		Plusiinae through Agaristinae Moths 8880 - 9324
:: Plusiinae through Agaristinae Moths 8880 - 9324 :: 		Amphipyrinae Moths 9325 - 9872
:: Amphipyrinae Moths 9325 - 9872 :: 		Cucullinae Moths 9873 - 10217
:: Cucullinae Moths 9873 - 10217 :: 		Hadeninae through Heliothinae Moths 10218 - 11233
:: Hadeninae through Heliothinae Moths 10218 - 11233 ::
Moths by the Month
:: Moths by the Month :: 		Moths Hodges 0001-11233
:: Moths Hodges 0001-11233 ::

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white striped black FAN 19-Jun-2009 00:30
this is a wondeful site.because of this site a could ID many many moths.there are some moths that are uncommom to where i live and that books for my area does not list.so THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Ted Chappell26-Nov-2008 02:50
A wonderful collection of beautiful moths.
Voted
Guest 25-Dec-2007 14:44
Very impressive collection
Dave 27-Nov-2007 21:03
Many thanks from Lava Beds National Monument, I used your site to confirm my ID of our Red-Winged Wave, even though we are on opposite coasts. Keep up the good work!
Dennis Ancinec12-Sep-2007 22:43
Wow, what a collection, makes me want to go out and some more moths, well done Tom.
Gordon W25-Jul-2007 15:08
Very impressive!
traci 27-Jun-2007 20:16
me and my daughter found a big moth outside on our back door we wanted to know what kind it was? and how big can a moth get? can we turn it in to someone or just let it go. We captured it and now my daughter wants to keep it as a pet. please let us know thanks!
loral 25-Mar-2007 01:14
I have found a moth that I would like to learn the name and other things about . Can you help me????????????................
Jonathan 23-Sep-2006 14:40
IMG_8629.JPG is Scopula limboundata
IMG_4828.JPG is Zale aeruginosa
IMG_8773.JPG is Rivula propinqualis
I know IMG_8741.JPG, IMG_8712.JPG and IMG_8684.JPG,IMG_8623.JPG but I should check the name before
Mark Dreiling03-Apr-2006 16:36
Just starting this moth thing with a lighted sheet hung in the yard. I'll be back frequently to your very useful site for help with identification.
carol j. phipps07-Jan-2006 00:38
Wonderful collection! Vote.
Cindy Mead14-Jan-2005 23:51
wonderful collection of images- I enjoy seeing moths from other regions, and have been bitten by the moth bug myself :)
Bob Patterson 08-Jan-2005 18:29
Tom,

Great Photos. Please contact me about collaborating with the Moth Photographers Group of Eastern North America. We can get almost all your moths IDed pretty quickly.

Bob Patterson
Guest 12-Nov-2004 21:40
Tom, I'm jealous. You must have a home with a yard in a rural area. At least there are still birds here. Nick
Gary Hebert06-Nov-2004 04:59
What a collection.... never knew there were so many... beautiful work Tom. You must have a lot of patience and you certainly have been rewarded.
Regards.
Guest 24-Sep-2004 12:19
You've got a great backyard!
dick lee12-Jul-2004 00:12
Tom,

Very nice collection and some well done photographs as well. May I ask what reference(s) you are using for the identifications.

Dick
Guest 09-Jul-2004 01:48
What a wonderful treat to see all these beautiful moths! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
nort 05-Apr-2004 22:06
fantastic....I never knew there were as many and varied species of moth....made my day... thanx
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