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Cool moth in my garden!

9 years ago

Found this resting, on a Kale, in my garden! Love it's colors. Reminds me of a Raspberry Wave moth.

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docmom_gw
9 years ago
I love the markings. It almost has a southwestern motif. It's too bad so many moths are out mostly at night so we can't enjoy their beauty as easily as the daytime creatures. There are folk who frequent this forum who use lights and a sheet at night to attract moths so they can get a closer look at them.

Martha
Kristy Asao
Original Author
9 years ago
Cool! I agree with ya. And I gotta read up on them!
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larry_gene
9 years ago
The Raspberry Wave moth is a geometrid; your moth is a crambid (different family), Pyrausta volupialis.

Some common names are
Volupial Pyrausta Moth
Crambid Snout Moth
Kristy Asao
Original Author
9 years ago
Ah okay. Thanks. Martha, happen to know of any posts from these people that take pictures of moths? :-D
larry_gene
9 years ago
Moth photography was mentioned earlier this year here:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/butterfly/msg0311200411772.html
woollybear69
9 years ago
A very beautiful moth photo.

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