Friday, May 11, 2007

05.11.07 CANDY MOTH


Another tiny beauty on the window screen this morning. This is Dryocampa rubicunda, the Rosy Maple Moth. It's hosts are the local maple trees who contribute food and shelter for this colorful species.

1 comment:

Laura said...

Wow, its wings almost look like the seed pod of the red maple. What a gem!