Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea)

Resting on Late Boneset (Eupatorium serotinum) in an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia.

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Patomarazul

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Also a very nice-looking moth and shot! :-) Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  Awww! Thanks! :) Posted 7 years ago

Annette Flottwell

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What a lovely species and a wonderfultimately photo Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  Thank you, Annette! <3 Posted 7 years ago

The Ailanthus webworm

The ailanthus webworm is an ermine moth now found commonly in the United States. It was formerly known under the scientific name "Atteva punctella". This small, very colorful moth resembles a true bug or beetle when not in flight, but in flight it resembles a wasp.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling