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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject: What kind of butterfly
Theres about 15-20 of these big guys on a plant and is munching it down. What kind of butterfly? Better be a pretty on to make up for the damage it has caused my bush _________________ Do or not Do. There is no try.

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:
That is the Oleander caterpillar that becomes a gorgeous "polka-dot wasp moth." Another member took a photo of the moth.... http://www.gardenstew.com/about16837.html _________________ 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 Last edited by toni on Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:52 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject:
OK...Tell that lady her moth got out and had babies in my bush....child support!! Cuz lawd knows, they can eat! _________________ Do or not Do. There is no try.

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