Lappet Moth, Phyllodesma americana

Photos by Claire Curry

This fuzzy delight came to my blacklight in the yard.  I got it to crawl onto my hand and it proceeded up my arm before I put it back on the sheet.  Here it's on my arm.

March 5, 2006, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

Here's the same fuzzy fellow sitting on the towel I used for black-lighting.

March 5, 2006, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

Once again, the same one, but with the wings spread.

March 5, 2006, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

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