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Nadata gibbosa
Yet another moth with a photogenic disposition! Closely resembling species in the Datana genus, Nadata gibbosa is characterized by the white dots near the middle of the hindwing. The thoracic hump near the head, is taken into account by the species name, gibbosa, in which gibb means humped.
Oak, alder, birch, cherry, chestnut, maple, plum, rose, and willow are food plants of the larvae.
Found in the morning by a light left on overnight.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012
6 Comments
Thanks, Yuriana! Me too!
veeery nice spotting, i love this guys face!
Thank you Claire! I am surprised it flew on me while I was trying to relocate it to get a better view of the details on the moth! Thanks!
Alice, I definitely agree on your part! I am always elated to see happy moths! Thanks!
ForestDragon, I liked the little thoracic hump as well! It looks kind of like a mohawk! Glad I could make you giggle with this one! Thanks!
I love that first shot! It made me giggle. This one has an especially impressive "hump".
He must be getting very good vibes, because he looks so relaxed and happy to be your subject!
What a cutie!