In 2024 Lepidoptera enthusiasts found six previously unreported species in the state. Moth savant Mark Brogie added three new species from his residence in Creighton (Knox County) – a Four-dotted Agonopterix, Aethes baloghi and a Milky Plume Moth. sageraine (iNaturalist) reported a White-spotted Cankerworm Moth in Lincoln (Lancaster County). Colin Croft attracted a Lethal PyraustaContinue reading “2024 Moth Finds”
Tag Archives: Snowberry Clearwing
First New County Record of 2024
Most (all?) of you are probably experiencing Nebraska’s fickle spring weather. Several days ago Jessica McGinley found a Snowberry Clearwing braving the elements in Valentine (Cherry County) where it had not been previously reported. Congrats to Jessica for finding the first county record of the 2024 season. This moth is now found in nearly halfContinue reading “First New County Record of 2024”
More new moth records
Many thanks to contributors who continue to submit moth records. This past week Jen Corman verified a Snowberry Clearwing record from Rock County. That makes 44 counties with records for a species that occurs statewide. More work to do. Good job Jen! Mark Brogie continues to amaze. In the past week he has added twoContinue reading “More new moth records”
New Moth Records
Several new moth records have come in. On July 19 Olivia DaRugna found a Clearwing Sphinx (Hemaris sp) at Ash Hollow State Historical Park. Two Hemaris species are found in the state, widespread H. diffinis (Snowberry Clearwing) and much rarer H. thysbe (Hummingbird Clearwing). After some deliberation it was decided that Olivia’s specimen was H.Continue reading “New Moth Records”