Cathy Prettyman was going through some “old” pics recently and came across one of a Funereal Duskywing she took in Washington County back in 2019. Great pic Cathy (and a county record). I cropped Cathy’s pic a bit to bring attention to the white fringe on the hindwing. This species strays north into Nebraska from its home range in warmer southern climes, breeding here on various legumes. While uncommon, it has been recorded from the most populous counties where it is more likely to encounter observers (see map below).
Steve Spomer reported that on April 23 he had a Polyphemus Moth emergence from a cocoon he found at Whitetail WMA in Colfax County (no photo). Larvae of this showy moth feed on multiple woody plants. Adults do not feed. While occurring statewide this moth is most often found in eastern portions of the state. It should be sought at lights near deciduous woodlands.
