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

August 17, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

I am a Spinybacked Orbweaver,
I'm the only species in my genus found in the new world
It's theorized that I make little tufts in my web
To make it more noticeable to birds.

Sources: UF|IFAS Featured Creatues - Spinybacked orbweaver

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson