October 23, 2020

I am an Ornate Bella Moth,

I rely on immature seeds of Crotalaria plants

They make me repulsive to other critters

Such as Scrub Jays and some species of ants. 

Location: Fellsmere Headwaters

Sources: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/leps/bella_moth.htm

http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2012/10/rattlebox.pdf

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson