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njoynit
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I never seen anything anything even CLOSE to this species.Its got pretty fushia markings

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suzydaze
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I think that is a red velvet wasp

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WHOA, that looks funky! [shocked]
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sibyl
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ive never seen anything like it! [shocked]

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weezie13
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I'll see if maybe the Buglady knows!!

Gosh it sure is pretty though!

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Weezie

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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Buglady
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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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weezie13
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Boy you're quick Suzanne!!! [grin]
Thanksss!! [thumb] [flower]

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Weezie

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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Buglady
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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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njoynit
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Thats kewl.but it don't say if they're dangerous or not.I'd hate to bit by one.I'm allergic to bees.


Here's more info with pictures.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/6371

It is a pretty bug.

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Buglady
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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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The Buglady
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suzydaze
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whew, glad it doesn't sting....something that big would hurt for sure.

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penny in ontario
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Its pretty...glad to hear it doesnt sting!!

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melcon6
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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.
[shocked]

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Buglady
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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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The Buglady
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weezie13
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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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Weezie

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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Buglady
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Climbing Hempweed (Climbing Boneset)
so not a major ornamental [Smile]

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The Buglady
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Educating the world... one bug at a time

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Buglady
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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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njoynit
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So....is it possible to make these creatures want to LIVE in my yard?

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suzydaze
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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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Buglady
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Grow Climbing Hempweed if you want to attract them.

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