CLOSED: what moth is this - never seen one like it before!

onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Sep 05, 2007

This moth is about 2 - 21/2 inches long and the colors are a STRIKING black and white design. I've never seen one like it. I found it resting during the day on some of my plants. Can you tell me what it is?

thanks!
Onalee

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Sep 05, 2007

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JasperDale Long Beach, CA(Zone 10a) Sep 05, 2007

I've never seen one like that before, either. It's very cool though. I had a shower curtain that looked like that once !

I hope it doesn't turn out to be a menacing type of moth for your plants.

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OldNed Merritt Island, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 05, 2007

Try Giant Leopard Moth.....Ecpantheria scribonia

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 05, 2007

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/587/

Here's the BugFiles link....beautiful critter!

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Sep 05, 2007

VERY COOL - THANKS MUCH! I've never seen one before - I wonder if they're common in this area? I'll have to check the UFIAS site and see.

Thanks again!

Onalee