[NatureNS] primrose moth

From: "Jim Edsall" <jim.edsall@bellaliant.net>
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The two species aren't even closely related (except for the fact that =
they are both moths). The flower visiting Primrose moth (Schinia =
florida) is a Noctuid (Owlet) Moth, subfamily Heliothinae. Its closest =
relative here is the Corn Earworm Moth. Its coloration evolved for =
camouflage in a Primrose flower.
The Rosy Maple (Dryocampa rubicunda) on the other hand is one of only 6 =
Giant Silk Moths or Saturnid (subfamily Ceratocampinae) found in NS. Its =
closest relatives here are the large Cecropias, Lunas etc. and the =
smaller Pink Striped Oakworm Moth. Its coloration is meant to blend in =
on the underside of maple leaves among the maple seeds. It doesn't visit =
flowers because like all Silk Moths it lacks mouth parts..jim

Jim Edsall=20
Dartmouth, N.S.
check out my website at=20
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jim.edsall/
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<DIV>The two species aren't even closely related (except for the fact =
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are both moths). The flower visiting Primrose moth (Schinia florida) is =
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Corn Earworm Moth. Its coloration evolved for camouflage in a Primrose=20
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6&nbsp;Giant Silk Moths or Saturnid (subfamily Ceratocampinae) found in =
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closest relatives here are the large Cecropias, Lunas etc. and the =
smaller Pink=20
Striped Oakworm Moth. Its coloration is meant to blend in on the =
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maple leaves among the maple&nbsp;seeds. It doesn't visit flowers =
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all Silk Moths it lacks mouth parts..jim</DIV>
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