The Mulberry Wing
Underwing activity at Floyd Bennet Field has diminished quite a bit and I though I had seen the last of them for this year. Yet I keep putting bait on the trees. One result on September 16 was a first bait visitation (but second site record) by The Bride (Catocala neogama). This was a very cooperative individual, allowing me to pry its wings open for this photo, all the while continuing to enjoy the free meal. Everybody wins.  

Moth of the Week © 2005 Steve Walter 

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