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Datana drexelii
1 inch (2.54 cm) in length, wingspan 1.75 - 2.36 inches (4.5-6 cm), Looks like a rolled up leaf with an orange fuzzy head
Larva feeds on blueberry, birch or sassfras. Woodlands/meadow edge, attracted to light.
12 Comments
Fabulous series!
Fantastic!
Fantastic macro!
Amazing!
Excellent... !
wow. Cool moth.
Just found one of these ourselves! Cool moth!
love that third shot!
I thought it looked like a rolled up cigar (I don't smoke) But it does look like a burrito. HA! FUNNY!
Looks like a burrito! Awesome!
What a cool moth! Great spotting, Carol!
Espectacular !!!