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Tolype velleda
Family: Lasiocampidae (Lappet Moths) Medium-sized and extremely hairy moth. Size: TL 17-28 mm. Gray FW has contrasting white veins. AM and double PM lines are white. Females are paler and less well marked than male. This is a male (see antennae also) Hosts: Deciduous trees including apple, ash, birch and oak to name a few. Adults do not eat. They have no mouth parts.
Near meadow and open woodlands. Attracted to light
I got a second chance on all these photos. My original ones were just OK as the moth was right by the bright light. One hour later, I went outside hoping to retake them and was able to get the moth to attach to my finger and open up its beautiful wings.
Spotted on Sep 18, 2012
Submitted on Sep 19, 2012
16 Comments
Great series!
Thanks Carol for your comment on my chip-squirrel! They are very friendly, are't they? :)
BTW, here is the reason for my comment below on your moth and my cat (sorry, I really had to do this!). http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/144...
I'm gonna make a set of wings for my cat to turn her into this moth for Halloween. :)
Lovely Series!
Great shots Carol! For some reason, a lot of moths like to perch on your finger.
Wow! He's so cute & fluffy! What a find Carol, way to go!
Last photo is beautiful.
Thanks so much for the nice comments. I was very fortunate to have a "tame" moth. HA!
Great series and photographs also.
Gorgeous Moth!! I love them all but this one is just fantastic. You were so lucky to find this beauty, thank you for sharing.
On photo #1: That's exactly what I wanna do when I ever spot this moth. I wonder if they live in Washington State....
wow!
its so hairy and pretty
Beautiful, Carol!
nice series. Glad you got the pics you wanted. :)
I can't believe how hairy this one is. Thanks! It is a boy! HA!
Wouw..amazing..species Carol..great pic..