[tn-moths] Re: Clover Looper Moth?

  • From: "Jean Obrist" <innisfreehorses@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:48 -0500

There is no way to prove conclusively whether the Hooded Crane is an escapee or 
not.  It was last seen in TN Jan 30.  There is now one (the same one?) with 
northerly migrating Sandhill Cranes in Indiana.
Jean
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Healy 
  To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 3:51 PM
  Subject: [tn-moths] Re: Clover Looper Moth?


  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     



  -----Original Message-----
  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
    -----Original Message-----
    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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