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Moths

Published September 20, 2022 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Beet Webworm Moth (Spoladea recurvalis), also known as Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth.
Tucked into the recessed entrance of a mausoleum along with three spiders, this little cluster of tiny stems/sticks surrounds the pupa of Psyche casta, the Common Bagworm Moth. There seems to be something else on it, at 5:00; perhaps something parasitic?
More commonly seen is the “bag” of the Evergreen Bagworm Moth (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis), of which I think this is a variation, hanging off a White Oak leaf.
This rolled edge of a leaf of a different White Oak, along with some silk inside, is evidence of a caterpillar.
One of the Grass-Vaneer moths, usually seen fluttering about in advance of your feet and landing vertically on stems of grass. Very fuzzy palps make them look rather snouty.

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