From Sunday 4/5/09 at Narrows of the Harpeth, Harpeth River State Park Cheatham Co. TN Snowberry Clearwing, Grapevine Epimenis (on Bladderpod blossoms), and one little orange moth. I have seen these before and never satisfactorily identified them. Best match from Covell, Moths of Eastern North America, is Orange Wing (Mellilla xanthometata). It looks right but not listed at right size - this was small, less than the size of Least Skipper. I'd say not more than 15mm. Orange Wing listed at 16 - 21 mm. Anyway, if anyone has experience with this one I'd appreciate a look and opinion. least moth photo: _http://www.pbase.com/rconnorsnaturephoto/image/111011107_ (http://www.pbase.com/rconnorsnaturephoto/image/111011107) Also see photo of zebra swallowtails showing color and pattern differences. Not sure if its a male/female thing or just general variability of this species. mating zebras photo: _http://www.pbase.com/rconnorsnaturephoto/image/111011209_ (http://www.pbase.com/rconnorsnaturephoto/image/111011209) Thanks in advance, Richard Connors Nashville **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421323x1201417385/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
