Chickweed Moth

in nature •  6 years ago 

Chickweed Moth

You can find Chickweed Moths flying during the day and night from mid April through October. Even though this is a common moth that can be seen in yards, meadows and fields, this is a first for me. The chickweed moth larvae like to feed on chickweed and clover. You just never know what visitors you will have when you leave the porch light on.

This pretty yellow and pink chickweed moth is a male. How do I know that? Because the antennae is feathery. Females have straight, thread-like antennae. This sure is an easy way to tell the difference in the sexes of this particular moth. And now you know.

Thanks for looking!

Information Source: nature.mdc.mo.gov

Image Source: 100% my own.

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      ·  6 years ago 

    What pretty little moths @whatisnew!
    Those sure are feathery antennae 🐜
    Only bug icon that works with some
    headgear lol

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        ·  6 years ago 

      Yup, I was lucky to have a pretty moth come for a visit. Most of the moths that I see are drab. A bug icon with headgear? OMG! LOL! Love it! : )

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          ·  6 years ago 

        I love informative blogs with awesome photos or illustrations. Now I'm thinking we must have this moth in the Midwest, but I never saw the pink and yellow variety. Maybe I need to look harder. Thanks fo rthis!

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            ·  6 years ago 

          Thanks so much for your kind words and for stopping by @carolkean! I sure do hope that you will be able to see this moth one day in your neck of the woods. : )

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