A Noctuidae Sighting on Bramlett Mountain ~kat 2025
new moth
sheltered from the rain
a moth perched under the eaves
‘twas a moist owlet!
~kat 😄
I discovered a new bug this evening. A moth actually. I was able to snap a photo so I could look it up. This particular moth comes on a variety of colors and I realized I have seen these before in brown. But this was the first black one I’ve seen.
It is a Noctuidae, its name of the type genus Noctua, which is the Latin name for little owl or commonly referred to as owlet. It also goes by the names, armyworm or cutworm because the larvae of this group can form destructive swarms that cut through the stems of plants.
Given my recent poem featuring the word “moist” I could not resist having a little fun with words. Not only did I learn about a new bug but I found the perfect opportunity to use this cringeworthy word again! Win-win. So now you know the rest of the story! haha
Much love, peace and moist glimmers to you! ~kat✨✨✨💚💚💚✨✨✨
like mercury colliding... 
May 15th, 2025 at 2:43 am
That is an interesting moth Kat 💜
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May 15th, 2025 at 6:00 am
It is. I love learning about all the various creatures that surround us here. 😊💚
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May 15th, 2025 at 9:19 am
What a lovely moist owlet!
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May 15th, 2025 at 10:11 am
Did you catch my play on words Peter. It may be a US thing but we love our moist towelettes! 🤣
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May 15th, 2025 at 3:30 pm
I did, and most of us have now progressed from a handkerchief and a bit of spit (although maybe not me!)
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May 15th, 2025 at 3:37 pm
Spit is always a good go to in a pinch! Though I have learned to resort to this option on myself only and not the grandchildren!!! I want to be the cool gramma not the ewww icky one! 😂
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May 15th, 2025 at 4:39 pm
Lovely picture Kat.
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May 15th, 2025 at 5:58 pm
Thank you Di
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