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ajmarks Corpus Christi, TX Aug 28, 2011

Any ideas on what this moth might be?

It had a red (alien looking head) and the wings were brown. Almost looked like an alien with a cape :)

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flatpickit Charleston, SC Aug 28, 2011

Datana sp. I believe. I have better luck getting to species when it is a caterpillar. Also, the reddish 'alien' look comes from the thorax. Check 'em out:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/236/bgpage

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