Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth - Harrisina americana
by Carol Senske
Title
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth - Harrisina americana
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Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
These day-flying moths are usually noticed when they do a lot of damage to grape leaves in a garden. We have wild grape vines, so the moths are among us here in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, USA. They are not terribly numerous and so do not do damage that would concern us here. They are broadly found in the eastern half of the USA and up into Ontario, Canada.
This picture was taken June 28, 2011.
For more info you can visit:
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/fruit/grapeleaf_skeletonizer.htm
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Harrisina-americana
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July 7th, 2012
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Comments (4)
Lianne Schneider
I just have no idea how on earth I can get so far behind on your posts in just a day or two!! This is so beautiful - what an awesome capture Carol - color, composition and subject...just gorgeous! F/V
Carol Senske replied:
I go in spurts and I surely don't expect anyone to keep up - LOL. This is such a different moth - daytime flier, strange body shape, looks more like a Non-moth bug:>). Thanks again for all your superlatives and votes and faves - I mean it when I say you make my day so much brighter! Thanks:>)
Doris Potter
What a great capture of a great looking insect! I love that long, fringed body and the antennae are spectacular. I notice you say it is found in Ontario. I'm going to Ottawa, Ontario next weekend - wish me luck! Ha!
Sharon Burger
He's really kind of cute and his colors very pretty. voted
Carol Senske replied:
Thanks! Can you imagine carrying around that "tail" and fringe (calm down all you technical types - I know it's an abdomen - LOL).