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Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

Photo by InannaBintAli
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Field Notes

Description:

It looked like a beetle, at first. I did not see it with its wings spread. A long narrow insect with black antennae and black eyes and the most amazing pattern of orange, black and white on its back.

Habitat:

I spotted it on the Joe Pye Weed in my garden.

Notes:

Take a look at the photo in the Encyclopedia of Life link at the right to see what this creature looks like with its wings spread.

Reference Links:

Atteva aurea Fitch 1856, Ailanthus webworm

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