This beauty of a moth showed up at our house tonight (2 October 2020). I spent quite a bit of time trying to identify it, but came up short. I'll keep trying, but if this moth looks familiar to you, let me know!
Here's a close-up of the amazing scales. Eric and I both think this mix of colors has great potential for a tweed fabric: violet, teal, indigo, and charcoal, with flecks of white. Pretty spectacular!
P.S. ADDENDUM (3 October 2020): I think I've figured this one out. My best guess right now is a Subterranean Dart Moth (Feltia subterranea).
Hi Jackie. Before I saw your addendum, I looked through the moth book and was going to suggest Feltia subterranea as a match. I think you are right. Alan
ReplyDeleteHi, Alan!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you came up with the same identification. I think it looks good.
Best,
Jackie