Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Atteva punctella
by Carol Senske
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Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Atteva punctella
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Carol Senske
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Description
I saw this beauty on Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) at the Green Lane Nature Center, Montgomery County, PA. The larvae feed on an introduced species called Tree-of-Heaven which was imported from China. Adult moths visit flowers during the day and are pollinators. the caterpillars don't do much damage, and they aren't considered serious pests. Although the moths migrate north, they can't survive really cold weather.
For more info, you can visit:
http://www.uark.edu/ua/arthmuse/ailamoth.html
http://bugguide.net/node/view/430
This photo was taken August 2, 2010
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June 25th, 2011
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Comments (2)
Gary Richards
Cool capture!
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you, Gary:>). I hope you and your loved one have a beautiful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!
Sharon Burger
Wow what a great closeup. You take pictures of critters I've never seen. You make bugs beautiful.
Carol Senske replied:
LOL - Making bugs beautiful is way beyond my pay grade:>). I merely hope to show how lovely they are if we stop to look. Thanks for the kind comment.