Gypsy Moths

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar on Fothergilla gardenii – a face only a mother could love. This gypsy moth is responsible for large missing sections in the Fothergilla leaves, those smaller holes and discoloration are from 4-lined plant bugs.

Gypsy Moths

Since I learned a lot more about moths by participating in National Moth Week events in years past I have become obsessed. I sit out at my porch light each night trying to identify the moths resting on the screen door (and the spiders there to eat them) and marveling at the diversity and beauty of this night time wildlife.