Small Phoenix (Ecliptopera silaceata) photographed 24 May 2010.
Connor noticed this moth resting on the side of the house. I caught it and brought it inside to photograph. The larvae of this species are said to feed on fireweed. As this is the first time I have noticed this particular species, I do not know how common it is around here. It is one of the more striking moths I’ve photographed so far, however.
Small Phoenix (Ecliptopera silaceata) photographed 24 May 2010.