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SusanLouise Lincoln, NE(Zone 5b) Aug 20, 2009

Hello again Suunto,

Sorry to trouble you again...
I really do try to do my homework before asking for help :)
I've searched online and in the 2 Butterfly/Moth books I have and there was no pics on a pure bright white moth with a red head/area like this one. I took this pic back in June...
BTW, is there any really good field guides I could buy that you would recommend? I have the 2 Peterson's Field guides that I've been using. i also search the "Bug Guide" and "What's this Bug" among other links sites...
Guess I'm just still a newbie and this learning curve is a long one...LOL
TIA :)
Susan

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Aug 20, 2009

This could simply be an agreeable tiger moth (Spilosoma congrua) that has had some of its prothoracic hairs rubbed off. See http://tinyurl.com/meexej for an intact specimen.

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SusanLouise Lincoln, NE(Zone 5b) Aug 20, 2009

Hmmmm...I thought about that one...but I wasn't sure. Yay! another bug ID'd...
You are appreciated for all your help...thank you!
Susan

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 20, 2009

The Moth Photographers Group site is great for moths, especially if you have a head start on where to look, by family or subfamily in the Plate Series:

http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/

Maryland Moths is another good one:

http://www.marylandmoths.com/

Warning: Identifying moths can turn you into a night owl!

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SusanLouise Lincoln, NE(Zone 5b) Aug 20, 2009

Hello Claypa,

Thanks for the terrific links! I just added them to my favs list!
Have a terrific evening!!!
BTW, Hooting under the moon in Lincoln, Nebraska...Can you hear me now?...LOL

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