Smilax-feeder
Guides
Phyprosopus callitrichoides
Curve-lined Owlet, Curved-lined Owlet
Phyprosopus callitrichoides is a North American moth in the family Erebidae. Adults have a wingspan of 28–35 mm and are active from May to August. The species is notable for its distinctive larval morphology, which has been described as "fantastically bizarre." Larvae feed on greenbrier (Smilax species).
Pseudothyris sepulchralis
Mournful Thyris Moth, Mournful Thyris
Pseudothyris sepulchralis, commonly known as the mournful thyris, is a day-flying moth in the family Thyrididae distributed throughout North America. Adults have a brief flight period lasting 2–3 weeks and are rarely observed feeding on flowers. The species exhibits distinctive black coloration with white markings. Larvae develop on Smilax species and construct unique leaf-roll cocoons for pupation and overwintering.