This moth which I have never seen before in my life time in this area,was just planted on my pile of wood that I have on the side of my house.
I gasped when I saw it. How unusual it is.
Can anyone tell me what kind it is? I tried to look it up with no Luck.
I think I found something special! Isnt it amazing..the Black and white pattern on this guy!
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Here he is on the wood pile.
Ohhh, Giant Leopard Moth, I think, Ecpantheria scribonia. He's beautiful!
The black and white pattern is pretty enough, but they have these crazy blue and orange markings on their abdomens too.
http://davesgarden.com/bf/showimage/898/
Thank you! Yes, I went to show my husband. (I was afraid it would move, and not to mention I was afraid of it period. But I did move him and noticed the Beautiful Blue on him. I did not know he looked like that underneath.
So, thats what those Furry critters turn into. I always wondered. I see them alot here.
This is the first time I have seen this moth!
Thanks for the ID. I was desperate to know. So exciting to see something so beautiful!
For a moth that its!
Katrun, your timing was great on this post, I went to Walmart today, I forgot to grow Parsley this year so I resorted to buying a plant. The first one I picked up had this black and white spotted moth on it. I put my decorated plant in the cart and continued my shopping. Hoping the check out person would not spot it and panic. Made it through the check-out and a ride home. He is happy in my garden now.
Thanks for an easy ID !
Good for you! This is the first time I have ever seen this type.
I am glad thanks everyone else for the ID.
I hope to see my friend again around my yard.!
I don't know, I think it's a Blue-Rumped Wood Pile Moth. Sorry, couldn't resist...
