Zebra Conchylodes Moth
(Conchylodes ovulalis)
Identification: Wings white with violet sheen; forewing marked with six blackish-brown lines (in a zebra-like pattern) and prominent hollow reniform spot.
Wingspan: 23-30 mm (around an inch).
Range: Pennsylvania to Florida, west to Arizona, south into neotropics.
Habitat: Deciduous and other forests.
Food: Larvae feed on Asteraceae.
ID Sources:
Moths of Maryland
Dallas Butterflies
BugGuide Species Page
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"west to Arizona" Dang. I never saw one. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking moth.
ReplyDeleteOh cool, a zebra moth. What a beauty Marvin.
ReplyDeletePretty little moths, I've seen a few of these in our area, usually at the porch light.
ReplyDeleteI've seen them, but I've never really looked at one before. Thanks for forcing me to do that. A striking insect.
ReplyDeleteWOW this moth is appropriately named as it looks like it has Zebra stripes. Cool photo.
ReplyDeleteThis is a spectacular bug. Why aren't such things shown on local TV news every night, along with relevant (intelligent) information about them?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks.
Wow, I've never seen a moth like that! Beautiful violet sheen AND zebra stripes, unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteThis zebra moth shows that moths are not less beautiful then butterflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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