Ever seen one of these??

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:49 pm

I came home from work and this little fellow was flying around in the front yard,, so ,,,of course I ran and got my camera,, he was there only for a fleeting moment,, images not sharpest,, but he was a beatuty nonetheless

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:13 pm

That thing looks familar but I can recall ever seeing one that was blue with white spots and a red butt. Very patriotic though!

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:38 pm

WOW what colors

I believe it is some kind of moth. I have seen something close to this but not as colorful. Nice find.

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:32 pm

Thanks guys,, is it the 4th?

rwb

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:06 am

I think I found an ID for you Jim...... Species Syntomeida epilais - Oleander Moth - Hodges#8284
http://bugguide.net/node/view/6488/bgimage

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:23 am

that looks like a positive ID there,, thanks beetle