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Tiger Moth (Barsine rubricostata), family Erebidae, Sabah, Borneo

photograph by Ollie Meidinger

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Cream-spot Tiger Moth (Arctia villica), family Erebidae, found mainly in southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa

photographs by Danny Chapman & Гал Ин Дао

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Saw this moth(?) on palm in Russia, Krasnodar region. Was quite big, could you id this creature?? 🪵🪵🤏

Moth ID - Russia:

Hello, yes, this is a Palm Moth (Paysandisia archon), family Castniidae. They are native to South America, but have been introduced into Europe and West Asia.

Paysandisia archon - Wikipedia

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Found this grasshopper that had lost its wings in my yard in East Parker County. (Missing a foot, too... Poor bugger.)

North Texas Grasshopper

Without the wings and a clear view of the hind leg markings (inside and outside), I can't tell which species it is. It looks like one of the yellow/sulphur-winged grasshoppers (Arphia sp.), family Oedipodidae.

If there are any North American grasshopper experts or enthusiasts, and you have another idea, let us know!

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I know you mostly do birds and lizards, but can you identify this butterfly?

Oh yes, I know this one well. I was just watching one fly through the park near my home...

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), family Nymphalidae, found across much of North America, Europe, North Africa, and far West and far East Asia

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