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Orange Wing Moth
Mellilla xanthometata
38.6632, -90.7566
Field Notes
Description:
Geometer moth with bright orange hindwings. Forewings are gray/brown, with nearly straight lines and black spot at midpoint of ST line. 18mm
Habitat:
Heavily forested area with a creek nearby
Notes:
This little one was flying along the trail when he landed on my arm and then hands and wanted to stay as he began to attempt to probe for sodium.
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