Ohio Moths | Insects | Lepidoptera
Overview Of Ohio Moths
Moths are diverse nocturnal insects found across Ohio in forests meadows wetlands and residential areas They play important roles as pollinators and as food for birds bats and other wildlife Their wing patterns range from drab to brightly colored.
Verified Species Examples
Isabella Tiger Moth Pyrrharctia Isabella | Hummingbird Clearwing Hemaris Thysbe | Large Yellow Underwing Noctua Pronuba
Finding And Observing Moths
Moths can be observed near porch lights or by using a white sheet and UV light at night Early morning is ideal for finding resting individuals.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Division Of Wildlife | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Moths
Other Ohio Insects
Ohio Alderflies | Ohio Ants | Ohio Assassin Bugs | Ohio Backswimmers | Ohio Bees | Ohio Beetles | Ohio Butterflies | Ohio Camel Crickets | Ohio Carrion Beetles | Ohio Caddisflies | Ohio Centipedes | Ohio Cicadas | Ohio Click Beetles | Ohio Crickets | Ohio Damselflies | Ohio Deer Flies | Ohio Dobsonflies | Ohio Dragonflies | Ohio Fireflies | Ohio Fishflies | Ohio Flea Beetles | Ohio Fungus Gnats | Ohio Giant Silk Moths | Ohio Ground Beetles | Ohio Harvestmen | Ohio Hellgrammites | Ohio Horse Flies | Ohio Hoverflies | Ohio Katydids | Ohio Leafhoppers | Ohio Longhorn Beetles | Ohio Mayflies | Ohio Midges | Ohio Millipedes | Ohio Mole Crickets | Ohio Mosquitoes | Ohio Moths | Ohio Pillbugs | Ohio Planthoppers | Ohio Rove Beetles | Ohio Scarab Beetles | Ohio Skippers | Ohio Soldier Beetles | Ohio Spiders | Ohio Springtails | Ohio Stick Insects | Ohio Stoneflies | Ohio Stink Bugs | Ohio Tiger Beetles | Ohio Tiger Moths | Ohio Treehoppers | Ohio Underwing Moths | Ohio Velvet Ants | Ohio Water Boatmen | Ohio Water Scorpions | Ohio Water Striders | Ohio Weevils | Ohio Whirligig Beetles | Ohio Wolf Spiders | Ohio Yellowjackets