Moth Landing
My ignorance will be on display today. What do you call this flying bug? I call this a moth. Is it? I have no idea. I'm not completely up to date on my moth scholarship. Some might call this a miller. If the flying moth-like bug had tan, creme colored wings Mom called them millers. I'm pretty lax when it comes to my bug hierarchy too. I'll go out on a limb here (bugs do that) and say that moths, caterpillars and butterflies are related in some way. Some sort of extended family. You know, the moth being that quirky uncle who always showed up late on Thanksgiving a bit disheveled and little inebriated. I do enjoy the stories on "Moth Radio Hour", but I have a pretty good idea the two (bugs and tese stories) are not related. And yes, it's true. Someone better get to cleaning out this birdhouse. Looks like a mouse or two have been 'playing house' here.
I'm all over the place this morning.
Anyone up on their bug knowledge today?
Moth?
Miller?
Or maybe something else?
Something to do with the antennae, Birdman, according to that fount of all wisdom--Wikipedia.
ReplyDeleteAll I know is, moth is fun word to say. Never hear miller, though.
ReplyDeleteMakes a lovely photo.
I am not much of bug guy either.
ReplyDeleteMy ignorance joins yours, waiting for some light on the mystery bug!
ReplyDeleteTrying to find the answer to your question is a dilemma and is really bugging me. Hope someone smarter than you or I has a correct reply.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time when it comes to bugs I have to consult a book on bugs. I remember my grandparents using the term millers. Now you've got me curious and I want to learn more.
ReplyDeletemoth is my guess but no idea what kind.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a bit like a leaf-cutter moth but, I'm no expert. Lately I've learned to appreciate moths a little more. They do come from the same family as butterflies and we tend to idolize the butterfly but not the moth. Maybe that's because moths lurk about at night instead of in broad daylight.
ReplyDeleteI'd call it a moth, but I am no expert.
ReplyDeleteI am going to call it a moth because I have no idea what a miller is. I like that bird house.
ReplyDeleteStealth Moth
ReplyDeleteMy mum always calls them millers but who knows!
ReplyDeleteNice shot and birdhouse. I would say it's a moth too.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't really know but you have plenty of answers already. I like the photo though.
ReplyDeleteWell spotted. Cute pic!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a little heart painted on the birdhouse!
ReplyDeleteYup! A common little moth! I have a few here in Tennessee too!
ReplyDeleteAs Peter Sellers would say a la Pink Panther, "It's a milth. A milth."
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