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Melonworm Moth

Diaphania hyalinata

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Cheshire, Connecticut

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Joshua, Texas

La Porte, Texas

Merkel, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Waxahachie, Texas

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Countrygirl32

Merkel, TX | November 2018 | Neutral

I guess your can add Merkel texas to your list. Very pretty moth.

coastalzonepush

Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | September 2013 | Neutral

I don't know about the larva (if they are destructive or not) but this cute little moth seems so shy and innocent. I wish I got a picture but it wouldn't sit still. At first I thought there was a flower stuck to the end of it. The one I saw was so colorful, the wings had blue and the rest of the body was whitish except for the pink and orange fluff on the tail end.

LynnRie

Cheshire, CT (Zone 6b) | October 2007 | Neutral

I found this moth on my porch. It is beautiful but with a strange yellow brush looking tail tip that moves around. I was glad to finally ID the moth. I guess it is infrequent in my area of New England.

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