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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Apr 13, 2008

Can't seem to find this one. Anyone?
Thanks,
Deb

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 13, 2008

Probably one of the skeletonizer moths:

http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/Files/Live/BP/BPspecies/4629.shtml

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Apr 13, 2008

Thanks, Claypa! I believe you are absolutely right. Something about him didn't say "moth" to me. :)
Deb

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 13, 2008

You're welcome... they're thought to mimic certain beetles and wasps. Maybe the beetles mimic the wasps, too. I guess it helps not to look like an easy snack.

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