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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Aug 16, 2007

any clues to this one? thanks in advance

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 16, 2007

Ailanthus Webworm Moth Atteva punctella

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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Aug 16, 2007

Wow! Thanks, claypa for the quick response.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 16, 2007

I had to look up the latin name, but I'll never forget these moths. There were hundreds crawling around in a house I was working on years ago. They are pretty.

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Aug 16, 2007

They are unique- I 've seen one or two. Eat Ailanthus, can we be so lucky? there's a feast for them around here!

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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Aug 17, 2007

I started looking closer around my Purple cone-flowers, and saw more lurking around....But right now, what doesn't come to these strong smelling, bug attracting flowers. My back yard is full of bugs right now.... Stay cool, or sweat trying.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 17, 2007

I'd like a nice Hawaiian shirt based on this moth.

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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Aug 17, 2007

That would be a perfect print pattern. ha.
Their wings look glossy -- instead of fine, dull, feathery...
They almost look like a beetle, but they give them selves away when they fly.
I'll wear mine, if you'll wear your's.
:)

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 17, 2007

Perfect!

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