June 6, 2022

I am an Ornate Bella Moth

Unlike most moths, I am diurnal

This means I'm active during the day

And I help suppress Crotalaria seed dispersal.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Sebastian 

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

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson