Monday, November 9, 2009

Tiny Butterfly?

I spend time walking around the yard to see what is moving in or out. I did not know what this was until I downloaded it to the computer.

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This flower (weed) is only an inch across.  So the butterfly  would be less than half an inch. I thought a piece of lint was drifting by, until it landed.  It looks like it has pom-poms on the end of it’s body.

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Have not had any luck finding out what it’s name is. It’s body doesn’t resemble any of the Skippers I’ve seen.

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11 comments:

  1. HelenNovember 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Whatever it is it is a beautiful thing. Helen

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  2. holdingmomentsNovember 9, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    A strange, but beautiful looking butterfly.
    Hope you find out what it is Carol.

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  3. GaelynNovember 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Wow, so tiny and gorgeous. Maybe it's a cheerleader.

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  4. swamp4meNovember 9, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    It's a moth. Look up Melonworm Moth, Diaphania hyalinata. Great shot!

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  5. FeliciaNovember 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Wow, that's cool! I have no idea what it is, either. Could it possibly be a moth rather than a butterfly??

    Whatever it is, beautiful shot!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Hi there, found your blog today and was
    intrigued by the headline. Always up for
    a challenge, I wanted to check it out. I
    knew right away it was a familiar moth. If
    you google Melonworm Moth you will find
    many sites with plenty of information and
    photos of this beauty. Hope I was some help.
    Hap in New Hope (MN)

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  7. ElaineNovember 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    What a strange looking creature! I've been catching up on your blog. The hog shots are fantastic and I really love the shots of the swallowtail.

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  8. CarolNovember 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for the help folks...Mealworm Moth..I did plant a few cucumber plants and I guess it feeds on them..I know something was drilling holes in them...worth losing them for the pictures and knowledge. I didn't think Moth...since I saw it on a flower...need to broaden my thinking, I guess..anyways ..thanks..
    Carol

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  9. MontanagirlNovember 10, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    It's beautiful, so tiny.

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  10. MarvinNovember 10, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Nice shots of the Mealworm Moth. You may have already found this info in your research, but the "pom-pom tail" aids in disbursing pheromones which both males and females emit so they can find each other without resorting to singles bars.

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