jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 19, 2017 9:15:13 GMT -5
In the kitchen on the countertop oven. Flash. Nikon D70. Nikkor 2.8 to 4.0 with macro setting. Sloppy fast photo. Shoulda whipped out the TG-4 and done a stacked focus...   |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 19, 2017 9:51:49 GMT -5
Perfect timing for your query, James! Next week (July 22-30, 2017) is National Moth Week!
Looks like what you have here is a Walnut Caterpillar Moth, Datana integerrima
A pretty commonly occurring moth throughout the SE. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 19, 2017 15:13:49 GMT -5
Good timing indeed. I found this Luna moth hanging on the condo wall yesterday. Impressive wingspan, about 5.5 inches.  |
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Post by Pat on Jul 19, 2017 15:24:39 GMT -5
I like butterflies. I don't like moths. I don't know why.
I thought size might be the answer, but I think a big butterfly would be fine.
Anyone else feel the same?
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 19, 2017 18:45:18 GMT -5
I like butterflies. I don't like moths. I don't know why. I thought size might be the answer, but I think a big butterfly would be fine. Anyone else feel the same? I don't know Pat, that's a hard one to reconcile. But it seems our likes and dislikes often have no rhyme or reason. |
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Post by MrMike on Jul 19, 2017 18:50:54 GMT -5
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 19, 2017 21:58:05 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Jul 19, 2017 22:03:27 GMT -5
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 19, 2017 23:37:33 GMT -5
It's a cool looking moth. Haven't noticed any around my parts. Kentucky that is, for those that don't speak Southern.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 19, 2017 23:42:49 GMT -5
Oooh, yum yum James. Tasty, maybe, but probably not as crunchy as, say, crickets. The blunt end is intriguing. ETA - They are called walnut caterpillar moths because of what they eat, not what they taste like. |
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Post by Pat on Jul 19, 2017 23:45:29 GMT -5
Long ago I saw a documentary on Australian aborigines. Diet included grubs. The American guest was given this treat. He had to graciously accept it. Described it as having a vanilla nut like flavor. 😋
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 19, 2017 23:48:24 GMT -5
The blunt end is intriguing. Yes. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 19, 2017 23:57:16 GMT -5
On our home front it's been moth month, we continually find them everywhere.
The fun part is the black capped chickadees love to chase them, don't catch many.
I toss them out of the shop whenever I find them, quite entertaining.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 20, 2017 0:07:34 GMT -5
It's a cool looking moth. Haven't noticed any around my parts. Kentucky that is, for those that don't speak Southern. Randy, you named your parts "Kentucky"? That's funny, ha ha.
They are found in KY, you just haven't noticed them.
Pretty much entire eastern half of country, not just SE.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 20, 2017 0:11:12 GMT -5
It's a cool looking moth. Haven't noticed any around my parts. Kentucky that is, for those that don't speak Southern. Randy, you named your parts "Kentucky"? That's funny, ha ha.
They are found in KY, you just haven't noticed them.
Pretty much entire eastern half of country, not just SE.
I'll locate one directly. Eyes peeled. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 20, 2017 0:19:39 GMT -5
Uhhh, MrMike, you do realize that I that I am certainly no expert on bug ID, right? I just know how to look stuff up on the internet, go to bug ID sites, compare photos. I have never met that moth before in my life, lol!  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 20, 2017 5:28:34 GMT -5
"The blunt end is intriguing."
The south end of a north bound moth(mule).
Sure looks like a fall colored beech or oak leaf is wrapped around the walnut moth.
Or, could it be a walnut leaf ?
CELEBRATE MOTH MONTH !!!
It's larvae feeds on hickory or pecan tree leaves. Lots of hickory close by.
May be mimicking a hickory leaf.
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Post by wampidytoo on Jul 20, 2017 6:45:00 GMT -5
Our bugs are bigger than your bugs. This can feed a whole family. Jim  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 20, 2017 7:20:18 GMT -5
I like butterflies. I don't like moths. I don't know why. I thought size might be the answer, but I think a big butterfly would be fine. Anyone else feel the same? I don't mind a butterfly on me. I love to look at huge moths, but I don't want one on me. Kinda creepy crawly. My favorite moths are the hummingbird moths (sphinx moth). I had some moonvines crawling up the front porch. They would come in at dusk for the huge white flowers. They looked and sounded just like hummingbirds and about as big. I could watch them for hours. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 20, 2017 9:11:02 GMT -5
"The blunt end is intriguing." The south end of a north bound moth(mule). Sure looks like a fall colored beech or oak leaf is wrapped around the walnut moth. Or, could it be a walnut leaf ? CELEBRATE MOTH MONTH !!! It's larvae feeds on hickory or pecan tree leaves. Lots of hickory close by. May be mimicking a hickory leaf. "Blunt" is a word used to describe a very popular item in my (drug infested) neighborhood. Most make them using the hollowed out carcass of Swisher Sweets. (Who do they think they are fooling?) The evidence is all the discarded wrappers in the gutter and streets. The larvae (caterpillars) can be so numerous they can about strip all the leaves off a tree. The morphology and patterning of the adults (camo) provides some protection from predators. Wondering if they blend into the tree bark, or mimic leaves? Which do you think, James? It's been awhile since I have seen those types of trees. They only get a week, not a whole month. Get it straight, James, lol.  James will be celebrating National Moth week well into August! |
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