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In
my annotated list of Jamaica Bay moths, I note for the Velvetbean
Caterpillar Moth (Anticarsia gemmatalis),
"so far only seen in the warm fall of 2001 ... 4
October to 3 November". That's suggestive of a
species migrating in from points south, but I don't
really know. That's one reason to keep a survey going.
For the first time in three years, one makes an
appearance -- specifically at Floyd Bennet Field, on the
much earlier date of September 6. By the way, this
is a Noctuid despite the geometer-like wing spread. |
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