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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject: Moth with white polka dots and red tail...ID?
I just joined seems like a nice place! I was hoping someone could tell me what type moth this is, he is trapped in my screen porch and I have never seen another one like him. THANKS!!! moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic

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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:
Polka-Dot Wasp Moth Syntomeida epilais It is a pretty thing. _________________ Mortals must do what they are here to creatively do or they will become cranky. If you can't stand the heat, don't tickle the Dragon

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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:
What an unusual insect your moth is Yobenny. It's great to see what creatures others have around. _________________

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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject:
I have a resident garden spider inside my screen porch that I feed regularly, This moth is not normal fare at least to me. But I'm sure Dabnie doesn't much care!

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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject:
He is a beauty. I love poka dots on anything. _________________

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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject:
He is a beautiful moth and very unusual insect. _________________ 'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'

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