City: Shelby
Region: Piedmont
Mothy-ness Rating:
Common Angle
Macaria aemulataria
Double-striped Scoparia Moth
Scoparia biplagialis
Many-spotted Dichomeris Moth
Dichomeris punctipennella
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
Observation and species totals stats are from the iNaturalist Cleveland County NCUCMP project page. County and State Records are based upon data from the Moths of NC website.
Total Observations: 303
Total Species: 154
New State Records:
Host Plants noted at survey site
Oak, Pine, Hickory, Tulip Poplar, Cherry, Walnut, Black, Locust, Honey
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
This survey site was a moth paradise! Lots of mature trees, all moth host plants, were plentiful at this property. A secluded yard with a pond and ducks with just enough grassy areas to sit outside and enjoy a warm summery night. A creek was at one edge of the property, the other sloped upward into a stand of trees. The area was rural with pastures and farmlands. The backyard was like a private park. Many huge hickory and walnut trees on the property.
The backyard was like a private park. My timing was perfect for multiple Imperial Moths which were agreeable to being photographed. The first night I set up near the house and off into a stand of trees that was edged by a swift creek. The second night I opted to set up one sheet underneath an oak tree. A good mix of micro and macro moths and everything in between. Both nights had good turnouts with the weather being hot, humid, and no passing storms. The ducks tucked themselves into their home at dusk and didn’t mind me walking the yard. My impression of the yard was that it is a multi-season mothing location and would be the kind of place I would call home if I were a moth.
