What is It ??? This moth ?? was on the sidewalk out front. It was about 1 inch long. Could NOT find it in a moth/butterfly book Any Ideas ?

14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio

This moth ?? was on the sidewalk out front. It was about 1 inch long. Could NOT find it in a moth/butterfly book Any Ideas ?

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

14kphotog wrote:

This moth ?? was on the sidewalk out front. It was about 1 inch long. Could NOT find it in a moth/butterfly book Any Ideas ?

A very beautiful capture!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

No idea, but he's beautiful, isn't he?!!

Jinzee

The common garden moth with the distinctive markings of a cross on its wings is the haploa clymene. This moth is a member of the Arctiidae family, which also includes lichen moths and tiger moths. The haploa clymene is active both day and night and poses no significant threat to a garden, even in its larval stage

*I think we now know what became of the Knights Templar :P

zneb240 Loc: New South Wales - Australia

Jinzee wrote:

The common garden moth with the distinctive markings of a cross on its wings is the haploa clymene. This moth is a member of the Arctiidae family, which also includes lichen moths and tiger moths. The haploa clymene is active both day and night and poses no significant threat to a garden, even in its larval stage

*I think we now know what became of the Knights Templar :P

Wow!! I'm impressed Jinzee!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Hey 14kphotog.... great shot.

Jinzee

(I'm just really good at research)) this is a really good shot of the moth. The coloring is fantastic compared to the others I saw.

oldmalky Loc: West Midlands,England.

Im jealous.As i have said on every moth shot i have seen so far, great.

14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Thanks everyone for the info and the nice comments. :D :D

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

Jinzee wrote:

The common garden moth with the distinctive markings of a cross on its wings is the haploa clymene. This moth is a member of the Arctiidae family, which also includes lichen moths and tiger moths. The haploa clymene is active both day and night and poses no significant threat to a garden, even in its larval stage

*I think we now know what became of the Knights Templar :P

I was thinking the same thing! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Some kind of moth, but I have no idea what kind. Very, very unusual. Great shot.

14kphotog wrote:

This moth ?? was on the sidewalk out front. It was about 1 inch long. Could NOT find it in a moth/butterfly book Any Ideas ?

levijudah Loc: Fayetteville, NC

Nice tattoo