the dreaded flying brown 'iris borer'

13 years ago

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Nancy
13 years ago
I've heard of them, but never seen them-I don't think. At least I know what to look for now.
hosenemesis
13 years ago
Aha! That's the culprit! Great shot- I never would have imagined that's what they grow up to be.
Renee
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organic_kitten
13 years ago
Looks kind of innocent to be such a baddie. Great shot!
kay
xenobleps
13 years ago
actually, that looks more like a yellow soldier beetle than an iris borer (a moth).
daylilyluver
13 years ago
Yeah, that's not the borer. The borer is a moth.

Here is a link that might be useful: Iris Borer Adult Moth Images
mrtoad
Original Author
13 years ago
just a bit of humor - moths are moths and borers are borers

mr toad

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