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WHOA, that looks funky!
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Its a moth called a scarlet bodied wasp moth. Looks to be, Cosmosoma myrodora.
Hope this helps!
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No problem anytime.. sorry i have not been on the boards lately.. been busy lecturing and traveling.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Suzanne
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It's not a bug nor a bee, its a moth. Also bees don't bite, bees sting and flies bite.
It mimics a bee so animals (including us) will leave it alone.
Sorry hate to be so technical but i want to give people the most accurate information possible.
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whew, glad it doesn't sting....something that big would hurt for sure.
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quote: The adult male moth extracts toxins known as "pyrrolizidine alkaloids" from Dogfennel Eupatorium (Eupatorium capillifolium) and showers these toxins over the female prior to mating.
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The alkaloid transfer is for protection against spiders. The female only has them after mating, so umnaited females do not carry them. I would not worry about the moth.
PS be careful about getting info off of buggide.. there is a lot of good info but there is wrong information on that site too.
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Question? Usually moths' would have a catapillar before they are moths... what does that catapillar eat or is attracked to or by in the garden? And do they do damage???
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Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Climbing Hempweed (Climbing Boneset) so not a major ornamental
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Climbing Hempweed, Mikania scandens so not like a giant economic plant to the landscape.. lol
its also called climbing boneset
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I hope they don't want to live in my yard. I have enough weird looking animals.
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Grow Climbing Hempweed if you want to attract them.
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