Some speculate these colorful moths mimic red maple samaras (the term for the helicopter-like fruit of maples). (See Ohio Birds and Biodiversity by Jim McCormac)
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I love seeing these pretty little moths. They look like some little girl got her favorite crayons out and colored them. Beautiful shot.
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