The common idia seemed to be the most abundant of our large moths at the end of last year, but I quite like the feeling of recognizing a familiar species. Anyhow, this is my first of year for grabbing a moth off the porch and putting it in the fridge for a morning portrait. I have ordered some moth-specific collecting equipment (a UV light trap) and am excited for the summer moth season.

Common Idia (Idia aemula), TL 14mm, 5/27/2015, Somerville MA.