Virgin Tiger Moth
In the morning we open up the doors and let in the cool air before everything gets stifling. This morning, this beautiful Virgin Tiger Moth was on our door waiting to greet us. He was folded up so the orange part of his wings didn't show. I poked him to get him to fly away (outside the house rather than in through the doorway once I'd opened it - no screen doors here) and instead of flying off he spread his wings and showed off his glorious self. He may be a she, I don't know.
My husband put him on a sheet of printer paper and took his portrait. We thought he was close to death because he didn't mind being scooted onto the paper but after his photo session he flew away. Perhaps he was just sleepy in the daylight.
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posted by Leslie @ 9:38 AM
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Oh, so pretty! Now doesn't that come from a wooly bear caterpillar? We have countless varieties of moths around here. There is a buff-colored one with a vivid black cross on its back. Quite handsome. Haven't looked it up in our guide yet. We have a couple of hummingbird moths that visit the bee balm each day. They're simply beautiful and so fascinating to watch. I'll have to pick a hornworm off my tomatoes to keep for Anna-Rose to raise. Those moths are absolutely gigantic. Of course the chickens appreciate the moths, too - every little tidbit they can snatch out of the air! Num num!
Beautiful.
Beautiful!
I have this theory that nature will reward you for walking through the world with open eyes and making an effort to get out and look. The theory has thus far proved sound.
Thanks for the kind words, guys. I'll pass the kudos along to my husband.
Emily, I'm not sure what these look like in caterpillar form. Chickens like the hornworms, too! No need to wait for them to turn into moths.
Leslie,
I know this moth! Isn't it nice? Some caterpillars of tiger moths are venomous, as I recall, but can't remember about this one.
Of course you have to be careful about me - I speak with authority and then it turns out I'm wrong.
Wayne, if I ever learn half as much as I suspect you know, I'll be pleased.
very nice but are not very common to see during fall-spring
hi every one you will see ma in the future because i am a movie star ! who am I?
Anon, I don't know when they're commonly active but we saw this one in early August.
Does your mother enjoy her publicity-by-proxy? It's great having a movie star visit my blog, even one who can't capitalize. Thanks for visiting.
I found a Virgo Tiger moth in my garage here in New Hampshire. I've never seen such a beautiful moth. The colors are wonderful.
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