[tn-moths] Re: Clover Looper Moth?
- From: Richard Healy <rdhealy1951@xxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:51:29 -0500 (EST)
Harold
Nice photos. I see you photographed a celebrity (the Hooded Crane) that has
been been posted on the bird line. Has there been any discussion whether or not
this bird is an escapee? I hope you find more interesting birds and moths to
photograph.
Richard
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From: Harold Howell <howellh2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 10:17 am
Subject: [tn-moths] Re: Clover Looper Moth?
Richard,
I know it is very unusual, but one is hanging out in Sevier County at a small
pond alongside US 411 between Sevierville and Chestnut Hill. The bird has been
posted on TN-Bird and mentioned in Marcia Davis’ column in the Knoxville
News-Sentinel last Sunday. It is still at the location as stated. If you are
coming from the north, it is 5.6 miles south on US 411 from its intersection
with State Route 92 in Chestnut Hill and 9.4 miles north of downtown
Sevierville, TN. “Done Right Automotive” is directly across the road from the
reedy pond, and is the best landmark. The bird is still hanging out with an
American Coot. Both were very cooperative. Three Ring-necked Ducks were also
on the pond when I arrived. Photos of the Common Gallinule are posted here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hsquare/6827318767/in/photostream
Best regards,
Harold Howell
Grainger County
Rutledge, TN
On 2/9/12 9:53 PM, "Richard Healy" <rdhealy1951@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Harold
How did you managed to get a a Common Gallinule during the winter in Tenn.?
Rich
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From: Harold Howell <howellh2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 12:06 pm
Subject: [tn-moths] Clover Looper Moth?
I found this moth last Sunday while I was photographing a Common Gallinule
(bird) in Sevier County. I think it may be a Hodges # 8738, Clover Looper
Moth, but I am not sure. It could be a Forage Looper. Either way, it is an
exceptionally early sighting (or exceptionally late, if that¹s an
overwintering adult). It was in Sevier County, on US 411 between Sevierville
and Chestnut Hill. Comments will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Harold Howell
Grainger County
Rutledge, TN
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