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Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by username16218, Jun 27, 2012.

  1. username16218

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  2. NorthernLady

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    Notarctia proxima - Mexican Tiger Moth..possibly?
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I think that's a tiger moth. It's very pretty. :D

    Edit: I found your moth here:

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    I'm really terrified of moths and most i think are really ugly looking. But this one is really pretty and scary looking to me.. all the same time!
     



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    Quick and easy way to tell a moth from a butterfly--if the antennae have little balls at the end, it's a butterfly; if not, a moth.
    That is a pretty moth. We have some large ones here in Texas (no, really, that's not brag, it's fact!) and they are a marvel to watch flitting about.
     
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    I'm not certain about what the caterpillars feed on, but I wouldn't mind losing a few leaves or buds in order to have those pretty moths around. :D
     
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    I love it's markings.
     

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