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Cannot seem to identify this moth.
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Moth ID #754420
Asked June 07, 2021, 9:08 AM EDT
Cannot seem to identify this moth.
Muskegon County Michigan
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Greetings Bob, This is similar in timing and coloration to Orange Striped Oakworm-- a native pest that would be found in West Michigan from time to time. However, I will check to see if my colleagues concur. Thanks for sending.
I do not think it is Oak Worm. The “eyes” are smaller and this guy has a Mohawk. Much lighter coloration.
On Jun 7, 2021, at 1:53 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The "white-spotted prominent" moth, Nadata gibbosa. Caterpillars feed on oak, birch, cherry and maple. Rarely numerous enough to be a problem species.
Sorry for the delay in responding to the question.
Thank you much!! > On Jun 14, 2021, at 10:10 AM, Ask Extension <askextension> wrote: > > Nadata gibbosa</askextension>
You are welcome.
What about this one? Mainly white with black stripe, a patch of gold on the back. Very small. 
On Jun 16, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Not entirely closed- the client sent a photo of another moth for ID.
It is s tough one, but I'm pretty sure it is in the genus Marathyssa, possibly M. basalis, the "light marathyssa"
Thank you very much.
On Jul 23, 2021, at 1:54 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
