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| photo by Olivia Scott |
: The Virginia Ctenuchid (Ctenucha virginica) is a diurnal moth, a vigorous pollinator, and a welcome visitor to wild and cultivated flowers. Often mistaken for a butterfly, this member of the Arctiidae family is active both day and night. With a wingspan of 2 inches, an iridescent blue body and wing color varying from black to smoky brown. The head is red-orange with black feathery antennae.
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The species is endemic to Eastern North America, and undergoes complete metamorphosis from May through August. The caterpillar feeds mainly on grasses, while the adult on nectar, mostly during daylight.
I saved one of these beautiful moths from inside the factory where I work in mid Michigan. Very beautiful moth!
ReplyDeleteI saw one stuck in a spiders web here in Michigan 6/10/17 . I freed it and took a few photos till it flew away.
ReplyDeletemy children hatched one from a caterpillar and this is the first identification we have had. thanks
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