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Agrotis ipsilon
1 1/4 inch moth with legs outstretched. Also called Ipsillion Dart and Dark Sword Grass. Adults feed on nectar of flowers. Beautiful intricate design of "tear drops" and daggers/swords. Very active moth today. Temps were fairly nice in 50's.
Strangely I looked on the porch for it again, but no where in sight. I was taking photos of another moth when it came flying right to me landing besides me. I took some amazing photos of it posing for me first and then walking up the house wall.
Spotted on Dec 1, 2011
Submitted on Dec 2, 2011
4 Comments
I can't see the feathery antennae in your other spotting but maybe they are just hidden by the pattern on the wings.
It was so friendly! I was taking so many photos, but it was in the shade and dark area. Using flash, but many were blurry. But got at least 5 good ones.
really? A different one. I thought it was the same one.
Looks like you have found a mate (this is a male judging by his antennae) for the female you found yesterday!