Backyard Nightlife! 

A good variety of Critters in the Moth Trap!

Moths aren't the only insects we catch in our overnight Moth trap. A Smooth Stag Beetle was a recent visitor.

.....as was a Spring Fishfly

Moths are an important part of the environment, even if they don't tend to be as colourful and noticeable as butterflies. Moth caterpillars are an important food source for young birds. Humans typically associate pollination of fruits and vegetables with bees. However, many species of moths are also pollinators and have a very important role in any ecosystem!

Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America, Beadle & Seabrooke, 2012

Baltimore Snout

Black-dotted Glyph

Green Leuconycta

Hickory Tussock Moth

Pink-barred Psuedeustrotia

Western Furcula

Oak Besma Moth

Peppered Moth

Red-fringed Emerald

Virginia Tiger Moth

Polyphemus Moth

The Polyphemus Moth has a wingspan of 10-15 cm. It is known for the purplish eyespots on the hindwings. These eyespots inspired the moth's name, referencing the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, from Greek mythology. This moth has a wingspan of 10 to 15 centimeters. They can be found in deciduous hardwood forests, orchards, urban areas and wetlands.

https://biologyinsights.com/what-do-polyphemus-moths-eat-throughout-their-lifecycle/.