Miller/Moth ??
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Topic: Miller/Moth ??
Posted By: FREEDGUY
Subject: Miller/Moth ??
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 7:00pm
What is the "main" difference between the 2 ? A co-worker brought in a specimen on a paper plate that was flopping/dying on his porch last night that has a wing span of an adult mans open hand. It had/has BEAUTIFUL colors/patterns on the wings, but not a Monarch butterfly-type looking wings either (this creature was larger than a Monarch  ). Sadly, I'm too tired/hot this evening to delve into "google", thought perhaps someone on "here" knows from memory  . Thanks
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Posted By: TDF
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 8:07pm
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A Miller is what my Grandma called a moth. Didnt know there was a difference. Tomato horn worm moth is a big boy. As wide as my hand anyways. Like a small bird. Wakes you up when one bounces off the shield of a motorcycle helmet I assure you. TDF |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:11am
| I haven't heard anyone refer to a "Miller" in a VERY long time! Wow, that brings back a memory. Probably 70's. . . |
Posted By: chaskaduo
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:17am
Tomato Horn Worm Moth Cecropia Moth  Grew up with both of these at the farm.
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Posted By: ac hunter
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:37am
| Mom always called the small ones like get into ground feed, etc. miller moths. |
Posted By: FREEDGUY
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 5:59pm
Thanks for the pictures !! The bottom one has very similar markings as the one on the "plate" LOL!! It was quite a beautifully colored creature
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chaskaduo wrote:Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 8:40am
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Pulled one of those horn worms off a tomato plant yesterday. Was supposed to rain or I would have dusted them. They will get some today. Those stupid worms will destroy the crop if you let them. |
Posted By: chaskaduo
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 12:23pm
One big one 4"-5" wing span is our Luna Moth. Mostly see them around the lights at night. Some More of Our Flighties https://www.insectidentification.org/insects-by-type-and-region.asp?thisState=Minnesota&thisType=Butterfly%20or%20Moth" rel="nofollow - - https://www.insectidentification.org/insects-by-type-and-region.asp?thisState=Minnesota&thisType=Butterfly%20or%20Moth ------------- 1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp |