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I saw this guy on a remote island in the middle of the East River last week, but he looks familiar. I think I also saw him by the Warden’s Watch last year.
Can anyone ID him (her)?
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Cool. I learned something new. Anyone recommend any books for local identification?
-D -
Tom is right, I was wrong!!!
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…or, with those black bristles, the American Dagger Moth?
http://bugguide.net/node/view/70152 Just another thought. -
Yellow Bear, Virginian Tiger Moth
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That is Yellow Bear, Virginian Tiger Moth.
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Diana & Jeff
Cool. I learned something new. Anyone recommend any books for local identification?
-D
Deedee Burnside
Tom is right, I was wrong!!!
Tom Burr
…or, with those black bristles, the American Dagger Moth?
http://bugguide.net/node/view/70152 Just another thought.
Deedee Burnside
Yellow Bear, Virginian Tiger Moth
Deedee Burnside
That is Yellow Bear, Virginian Tiger Moth.