Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Atteva aurea

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area

comments (8)

Patomarazul

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So pretty! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks, Marta - they are the most colorful moths that I frequently see. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
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    Another case of vintage moth :-) Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Definitely! This one really showed the yellow, metallic blue, and orange colors properly. Posted 6 years ago

Zach Alley

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I've been seeing loads of these in Ohio and surrounding states the last few years...I always wondered what they were! Very cool!
Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Zach! I saw so many last year, but I still can't resist taking pictures of them :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Zach Alley
    
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    I'm the same way with alot of the fish I photograph! Any photogenic organism is worth some camera time! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      I definitely agree! Posted 6 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 Christine Young