The Mulberry Wing
I can't remember the last time I chose an MOW that I couldn't identify. I have to let you think that I know my stuff. But I have a thing for flower moths and I may not be running into this one again anytime soon. It was a daytime find in Manorville in the Long Island Pine Barrens (September 9), rather than at my normal stomping grounds. No doubt, it's in the genus Schinia. It's somewhat reminiscent of S. spinosae, but I see differences. Late word - Schinia expert Chuck Harp tells me that this is a Schinia spinosae. 

Moth of the Week © 2006 Steve Walter