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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Gloria's Insects: Opened our front door and saw the loveliest moth

The White Satin Moth. 

Took a zillion shots, so excited was I. 

He never moved.

They were introduced in the U.S. in the 1920s, probably from Europe. 

I love the "furry" mane (so like a horse!) and the comb looking antennae. 

This is likely a male; they take flight just before dusk, says the internet, which may explain his long interlude on our door. 

They're found here in the summer.

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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