Look-Alikes
Posted by Erika Nuss on December 7, 2005
Q: we found a red-thorax, royal blue-abdomen, and a royal blue-head. It has clear black wings (the wings look exactly like the Sesiidae's wings)! We think it is a Red Clear-winged Moth! But, we are not sure!
Habitat: suburban/yard
State: Louisiana
Habitat: suburban/yard
A: From the information you've given me, I'm leaning to the Peach Tree Borer as your animal. These moths are quite "wasp-like" in appearance and very colorful as you described. Take a look online and see if you can identify this animal at: www.urbanext.uiuc.edu The young of these moths, called borers, are quite injurious to the peach trees in the South. Hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
John Wiessinger ( December 8, 2005)
Filed under: Creepy-Crawlies