Another moth to identify

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  1. pilonm

    pilonm Seedling

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    Hello all,

    Here is a little moth I photographed in my garden (Quebec, near Vermont) in August.

    I think it is within the Eberidae family.

    Any idea about his genus/species?

    Thanks again,

    Michel

    Quebec, Canada

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  3. Raddang

    Raddang In Flower

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    I must pass on identification Michael but I DO appreciate good pictures and that one is well captured. :like:

    PS. I saw a challenge there Michael and Googled moths. This one seemed to be a possible....
    Rivula propinqualis; Spotted Grass Moth
    Iowa City; Johnson Co, IA


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  4. Islandlife

    Islandlife Young Pine

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    @ Pilonm - I have no knowledge of moths, butterflies, insects but that is a really good photo! Great capture :like:
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Raddang I think you've got it!! Well done. :)
     
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  6. Raddang

    Raddang In Flower

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    Maybe Eileen, but if so, only with the help of Google. What on earth did we do before Google? We went to libraries I suppose ;)
     
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    Can anyone tell me what kind of moth this is? I thought maybe a Sphinx Moth but I can not find one that is similar. This one has a pink body and pink under wings. The pattern on the top of the wings is light pink and very intricate. Thanks moth.jpg
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks like a Garden Tiger moth (Arctia caja) to me. :)
     
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    Yikes,..i never realized there were so many different Tiger Moths,..i think Eileen hit the nail on the head.
     
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    Thanks everyone for your nice comments on my picture. It is really appreciated :)

    Raddang, you are the best!!! Effectively my moth is a Rivula propinqualis!

    Thank you very much for your great help :)

    Cheers,

    Michel
     
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