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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 23, 2006

This is a small moth...less than 1"..closer to 1/2" wingspan. It must like nectar, as it was chowing down on the oregano today. Any suggestions? It's not in any of my bug books.

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Jul 23, 2006

A lovely picture Melody. I think your moth is the Chickweed Geometer (Haematopis grataria) http://bugguide.net/node/view/33738

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 23, 2006

Yep, that's him....after you identified, I did some digging and it seems that the males have the feathery antenna...females don't have the feathers.

We should have tons of these around, as my yard is full of the host plants...Chickweed, Knotweed and Smartweed...

Neat little guy.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Jul 23, 2006

fabulous shot Melody

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