Elaphria georgei - Hodges#9680 (George's Midget). | This moth is called George's Midget but is really not that small reaching a wingspan of about one inch. Its caterpillars are dark, nearly black, with a long yellow and reddish line. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/1348173 |
Elaphria fuscimacula - Hodges#9675. | The genus Elaphria has 15 different species in North America and several of them are referred to as "Midgets". bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/990447 |
Elaphria nucicolora - Hodges#9676 (Sugarcane Midget). | The Sugarcane Midget can be found in the southeastern United States and Texas. Its larvae feed on various plants including sugarcane, which explains the moth's English name. The wing span is slightly below one inch.
bug guide (this photo): https://bugguide.net/node/view/164432 |
Elaphria exesa - Hodges#9682 (Exesa Midget Moth). | This species is mainly found in Florida. bug guide (this photo): https://bugguide.net/node/view/1816075 |