Monday, July 06, 2009

A Rosy Maple Moth for Mellow Yellow Monday

The mellow yellow fluffy looking head of this Rosy Maple Moth fits well with the theme of this meme. I found this moth on the sidewalk when out for a walk yesterday. I have seen a lot of this species lately. we have a huge Silver Maple Tree on our property which I believe is a favourite of this moth and that is probably the key to their presence. I will add pictures if I find more throughout the day.This second photo is of one on my screen door taken a few years ago. The yellowish fluffy head is much more prominent in this photo below


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10 comments:

  1. I never saw a moth like this one. Certainly perfect for MYM! And a pretty thing, isn't it?

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  2. odd looking creatures, don't think I ever saw one this close-up, I like the wings int he second shot

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  3. What a beauty this little moth is!! The colors in that second photo are quite stunning!! I wonder what Mother Nature's reasoning is for the fluff ball head?

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  4. What amazing beauty in one so small and seemingly insignificant!

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  5. That is a pretty moth.Can't say I've ever seen one.We too have a Silver Maple on our yard,perhaps some day one will show up.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  6. Absolutely beautiful!

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  7. Great photos! I always think these are the most amazing moths that I've ever seen! I have never seen any in my silver maple....will have to start looking. I would love to see one of these beautiful moths with their shaggy heads!

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  8. What gorgeous colors on the 2nd picture. It looks so similar to the Gypsy moth we have here, although it's white.
    B.

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  9. Very pretty moth. I have never seen one like this before. I took a picture of a very white silvery one but it is different from yours. Helen

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