Saw one of these Species Detail | Butterflies and Moths of North America in my yard today, first time I've seen one. I'd post the picture but I failed picture posting 101.
They fly like a helicopter, interesting to see.
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Beach Fanatic
They hang around oleaners since the caterpillars feed on the oleander. My neighbor planted oleanders and now our house gets covered with the caterpillars and their brown hairy-looking cocoons.
Banned
keep the pets aware from oleanders.... in case any of you werent aware of the risk
Beach Fanatic
caterpillar:
Beach Fanatic
Remember - Wasp MOTH - NOT wasp. No stinger. Bug eater. Friend to man and woman.
Beach Lover
Here ya go...
Hey NotDeadYet,
I love this wasp moth also and was very excited to see them; they do fly like helicopters. My upload skills aren't the best either but here is a photo I took on 9/11, they are also patriotic.
Hey NotDeadYet,
I love this wasp moth also and was very excited to see them; they do fly like helicopters. My upload skills aren't the best either but here is a photo I took on 9/11, they are also patriotic.
Meow
Cool info...I saw one of those the other day and was impressed with it's beauty! I was afraid it would sting me, however. 
SoWal Expert
I can see this becoming a costume at some point. 
Cool MOTH!!
Cool MOTH!!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Hey NotDeadYet,Great picture, thanks for sharing!
I love this wasp moth also and was very excited to see them; they do fly like helicopters. My upload skills aren't the best either but here is a photo I took on 9/11, they are also patriotic.
I was thinking about going for my camera, but I figured it would be gone by the time I got back.
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