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The Saw-Wing (Euchlaena serrata), came to lights, Jaffrey NH, 2016/07/29.

I rather enjoy that a number of moths have "the" in their common name.

I had once looked at a picture of this lovely moth in my book, and wondered if I'd ever see one. Found this one two years ago, then two of them last night. It's Cherry Scallop Shell (Rheumaptera prunivorata) 37mm wing span. Jaffrey, NH, 2016/07/29.

Here's a slightly obstructed view of a small skipper. I think it's Long Dash (Polites mystic) but I could believe it to be a Peck's Skipper (Polites peckius) - I don't think I have a view of enough other features to be sure. Seen at the Warren Fish Hatchery, Warren NH, 6/26/2016.

This moth showed up in our dining room yesterday evening, and I caught it for a picture in daylight. After the usual views, I started trying to get some more of its detail to show up by playing with the exposure. The first view is true to the overall appearance.

I think it's a Yellow-headed Cutworm (Apamea amputatrix), but could be mistaken. The pair of white dots inside the reniform spot should be the diagnostic field mark. Somerville MA, 6/29/2016.