[TN-Butterflies] Re: Could this be the White-striped Black Moth? (Photo)
- From: Larry McDaniel <larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <humble1@xxxxxxxxxx>, TN-Butterflies <tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:53:09 -0400
Carol,
I'm no expert and I've never seen this moth, but after looking at Covell's
guide and Bug Guide I think you nailed it. Great photo.
Larry McDaniel
Johnson City, TN
> From: humble1@xxxxxxxxxx
> To: tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TN-Butterflies] Could this be the White-striped Black Moth? (Photo)
> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:10:15 -0500
>
> It was such a beautiful afternoon yesterday that I spend a few hours
> checking a few favorite spots close to home. After the past 2 days of
> colder temperatures I didn't know if there would be butterflies out or
> not. I was pleasantly surprised.
>
> Here is what I found:
>
> Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - 3
> Zebra Swallowail - 12
> Harvester - 1
> Falcate Orangetip - many
> Painted Lady - 1 FOY
> Goatweed Leafwing - 2 males
> Juvenal's Duskywing, probably - 30 or more
>
> What do you think the moth is? I was photographing wildflowers and
> this little one just showed up. Didn't stay long enough for a good
> shot but I think some of you with more experience with moths than I
> have might be able to ID it. I am thinking White-striped Black Moth.
> What do you think?
> I have never seen it before. Your help would be appreciated.
>
> Carol Wolf
> Woodbury
> Cannon County
>
>
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