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On what I think is young Kalmia angustifolia. Odd host; area full of Vaccinium angustifolium. Perhaps late stage wandering?

on blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium

Comparison with eastern redcedar (which is on right in both pics)

Outside texture fuzzy like a subtler version of staghorn sumac fruiting body. Inside very spongy and delicate; difficult to cut without compressing even with a brand new razor blade.

Tiny, beautiful, and very active. Only got the one shot when if briefly landed.

Same exact wall as a Pyrausta tyralis last year. Zoomed out photo for scale (roughly 5" lap on cedar shingles).

Wow! Came to porch light.

with molt

Came to porch light
Excellent identification discussion: http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-noctuidae/subfamily-cuculliinae/cucullia/cucullia-postera/