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Cosmosoma myrodora
spotted on tall wildflowers along stream on semi-improved property
This native Florida moth has a unique defense system. At maturity the male moths begin to feed on poisonous dog fennel. Then, during mating he uses the acquired toxins to produces a protective cloud around himself and his mate. http://www.wfu.edu/wfunews/2000/121200a....
Spotted on Nov 2, 2012
Submitted on Nov 3, 2012
15 Comments
Plant is Silk Leaf... hope it is grown everywhere in bushes in your area.
Lovely spotting Nancy... 4th picture is most cool...!!
Gracias, harsuame .
Grandioso::
Interesting!:]
Thank you all for your comments. This spotting actually contains two individuals. And searching for possible sexual differences led me to the interesting facts about the male's defense strategy.
very cool
Oh, how gorgeous!
wow, beautiful aunt nance!
Thank you all for the kind comments. I always get excited when I see them. Here is the only other time I've spotted one alive: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/141...
Beautiful vivid colors and the interesting defense system! Thanks for sharing!
Nice colours
The transparent wings with moth vein patterns looks totally wrong on this supposed wasp. That's impressive.
Wonderful pictures and fascinating information!
Awesome spot!