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Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea) On solidago sp. at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Ailanthus webworm,Atteva aurea,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea)

On solidago sp. at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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    Beautiful! Posted 5 years ago
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      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thank you, Marta! They are striking moths! Posted 5 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Mar 13, 2020. Captured Sep 4, 2019 10:14 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/21s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.