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Aug 7, 2012 18:35:50 GMT -8
Post by nipsey russell on Aug 7, 2012 18:35:50 GMT -8
caught this tiny moth in my kitchen tonight. What is it? Location is Philadelphia suburbs (Bala Cynwyd, PA) and, yes, i know thats not how you are supposed to mount these things, but i have only started collecting bugs with my 4 year old and so far we havent ventured into moths/butterflies nor are we aiming for perfection. thanks! Attachments:
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moth?
Aug 7, 2012 18:41:02 GMT -8
Post by Rev. Redmond Farrier on Aug 7, 2012 18:41:02 GMT -8
Looks to me like the Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Atteva aurea. Don't feel bad about the mounting job. I gave up on mounting moths that small long ago.  |
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moth?
Aug 7, 2012 18:43:46 GMT -8
Post by nipsey russell on Aug 7, 2012 18:43:46 GMT -8
thanks, rev, that is it!
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moth?
Aug 8, 2012 18:56:20 GMT -8
Post by nipsey russell on Aug 8, 2012 18:56:20 GMT -8
argh! thanks anyway, but i just learned a valuable lesson ...long story short i just decimated this specimen. still learning this hobby.
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moth?
Aug 9, 2012 15:48:40 GMT -8
Post by 58chevy on Aug 9, 2012 15:48:40 GMT -8
Rev Farrier,
The trick to mounting small moths/butterflies is to have a spreading board with a narrow groove, just big enough for the body to fit into. Then you have to spread it while it is fresh. If you're not experienced and you try to relax a small specimen after it has dried, you're likely to tear it up. At least that's been my experience.
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