Hi,
This looks to be an Esther Moth (Hypagyrtis esther).
It's a type of looper that feeds on conifers.
Sincerely,
Marlene
Marlene A. Condon (Author, The Nature-friendly Garden, Stackpole Books)
Naturalist and Writer/Photographer/Speaker
Crozet, VA 22932-2204
E-mail: MARLENECONDON@xxxxxxx
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In a message dated 7/29/2011 5:39:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ntrlst1@xxxxxxx writes:
Hi:
I found this 1 1/4"inch width skipper(?) on a pau pau plant at Great
Falls, VA
https://picasaweb.google.com/Ntrlst58/Insects#5634889819364181122
I will try to find most of these myself, but nonetheless any ID would
be appreciated.
Naturalist-at-large,
St;uart Kent Merrell
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