Olive Angle Shades
Phlogophora iris
June 8, 2010
A very fresh and colorful individual came to the light last night. The Angle Shades have that distinct crimping or rolling on the leading edge of the forewings, ending in a sharp point. The "angle" in angle shades refers to the angular pattern in the middle of the wings. I wonder if "shades" references their ability to remain camouflaged in the leafy shade of trees. There is actually a patent for camouflage material that uses the pattern and shading of this species' wings.
