Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Primrose Moths

Here are two primrose moths (Schinia florida) on an evening primrose blossom.

2020-08-11. Primrose moths 1
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2020-08-11. Primrose moths 2

They are called primrose moths because the caterpillars feed on primrose blossoms and seeds. They are night-flying moths. During the day they like to come back to their childhood homes to rest.

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