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Melonworm Moth - Diaphania hyalinata
Copyright © 2009 Marvin and Jo Smith

Melonworm Moth - Diaphania hyalinata
Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
November 2, 2009
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Contributed by Marvin and Jo Smith on 3 November, 2009 - 2:17am
Last updated 3 November, 2009 - 10:46am

Diaphania hyalinata
Thanks for the ID and additional information. I've wondered about the reason for the bushy tails on a few moths.
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 3 November, 2009 - 10:43am login or register to post comments

 
BTW
Both male & female have the tail feathers
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 3 November, 2009 - 11:13am login or register to post comments

 
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You're reading my mind. I was wondering about that too, originally thinking the tail feathers might indicate a female, but when I saw all the Melonworm Moths in the Guide had them I decided probably not.
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 3 November, 2009 - 11:19am login or register to post comments

Melonworm Moth - Hodges #5204
The "tail-feathers" are for producing pheromones. The moth waves them around to increase the distribution.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 3 November, 2009 - 8:05am login or register to post comments

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