Ahhh...The Cottage Life!: Mellow Yellow Moth

Mellow Yellow Moth

Posted by Lorac Thursday, 15 July 2010

Found this colourful moth on the old shed door. I have never ssen one like this before but I really liked the markings and the colour!

july, yellow moth |

8 comments

KaHolly Says:

15 July 2010 at 07:32
She is a pretty little thing, isn't she? She is a Crocus Geometer (Xanthotype sospeta)and you captured her beautifully!! ~karen
Lorac Says:

15 July 2010 at 09:17
Thanks Karen! It is nice to hear her name! She is gorgeous!
Arti Says:

15 July 2010 at 12:36
Very beautiful and the patterns are very subtle!!
Jo Says:

15 July 2010 at 18:12
I've never seen one like that. It is beautiful...!
Martha Z Says:

15 July 2010 at 22:43
Lovely, we don't get such interesting moths and butterflies here. Maybe Californians use too many pesticides.
Lorac Says:

16 July 2010 at 00:48
Thanks for the comments and help on identity everyone!
Anonymous Says:

16 July 2010 at 07:02
Very beautiful and a lovely name too.
Anonymous Says:

28 June 2011 at 12:09
I just found one exactly the same on my door. I had never seen one before either!

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