2017 March 13

   Jeremy Gatten writes:  It is quite active in Saanichton this evening (March 12) and my light has several moths, many of which I had not seen this year until now.  The following have been noted: Eupithecia annulata, Phigalia plumogeraria, Acleris sp., Agonopterix alstroemeriana, Triphosa haesitata, Orthosia praeses, and what I believe is Ufeus satyricus.  The last one listed is new to me.   [Jeremy Tatum responds:  Agreed – Ufeus satyricus.  I’ve never seen one, either.  A most interesting record, and a new one for this site. Apparently the moth overwinters as an adult, so it could in principle be found in late fall or early spring.]

Ufeus satyricus (Lep.: Noctuidae)   Jeremy Gatten