These beautifully patterned moths are common wherever their caterpillar host plant, Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), is found, which is just about everywhere in the Carolinas and Virginia.

Their variable cryptic wing pattern makes them difficult to see when they land on tree trunks, which they often do, though ironically they aren't well-camouflaged on Tuliptree trunks.

Carroll Co., VA 5/26/07.

This one is unusually whitish.

Watauga Co., NC 7/2/12

Carroll Co., VA 8/7/10.

Carroll Co., VA 8/8/10.

Carroll Co., VA 4/25/08.

Carroll Co., VA 4/25/08.

Durham Co., NC 4/9/11.

Carroll Co., VA 5/27/12.

Watauga Co., NC 7/1/12.

Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.

Carroll Co., VA 6/9/07.

Carroll Co., VA 6/14/03.

Carroll Co., VA 6/17/06.

Orange Co., NC 7/15/06.

Well-camouflaged on a pine tree trunk.

Carroll Co., VA 7/2/06.