[NatureNS] Yellow-collared Scape Moth invasion

From: "Fritz McEvoy" <fritzmcevoy@hotmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:27:05 -0300
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Hi all,
   Over the last week the valley has been deluged with Yellow-collared Scape 
Moth-Hodges 8267(Cisseps Fulvicollis). They cover every flower especially 
Ragweed and Goldenrod,often dozens on a single flower head. Although most 
are black and orange I have observed some that  have yellow collars and a 
few that look beige.They seem to be an interesting species,a wasp mimic and 
nectar feeder, the proboscis is almost 1/2 the moths length. Is this a local 
phenomenon or are they widespread in the province? All the best.
                              Fritz McEvoy
                               Sunrise Valley CB (near Dingwall)


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