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26-MAY-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Goldenrod gall moth (Epiblema scudderiana), #3186

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

There are many small moths in the Tortricidae family that are called "bird dropping" moth, and this is one. The name "bird dropping moth" comes from their resemblance to bird droppings, a way of avoiding predation, as no predator will bother with bird scat!

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Len14-Sep-2011 04:11
A great macro shot and well commentated Christine!!!!V.
Doug Cruden11-Sep-2011 21:25
LOL, your pics are so interesting and such an education on bugs and creepy-crawlies...thanks Christine!! :o)
Patricia Kay11-Sep-2011 19:38
Fabulous close up Christine...BV
MarcViskens11-Sep-2011 13:35
beautiful close-up
Marc
Guest 11-Sep-2011 12:49
Stunning black/white outfit, perfect for city wear, and on green leaf background, a true knockout you are in spite of your resemblance to other stuff! Not to me...
Hank Vander Velde11-Sep-2011 12:13
Super shot and very interesting info Christine.
Jim Coffman11-Sep-2011 12:01
This is very interesting as always! Nice capture,Christine. V
Stephanie11-Sep-2011 10:08
There are so many cool ways that animals and insects camouflage themselves! Thanks for this info Christine! V
Carl Carbone11-Sep-2011 03:53
Mimics are always interesting, even if they choose to mimic less than admirable things. :-) V
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