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FREEDGUY 
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 Topic: Miller/Moth ??
Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 7:00pm |
What is the "main" difference between the 2 ? A co-worker brought in a specimen on a paper plate that was flopping/dying on his porch last night that has a wing span of an adult mans open hand. It had/has BEAUTIFUL colors/patterns on the wings, but not a Monarch butterfly-type looking wings either (this creature was larger than a Monarch  ). Sadly, I'm too tired/hot this evening to delve into "google", thought perhaps someone on "here" knows from memory  . Thanks
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TDF
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Posted: 08 Jul 2020 at 8:07pm |
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A Miller is what my Grandma called a moth. Didnt know there was a difference.
Tomato horn worm moth is a big boy. As wide as my hand anyways. Like a small bird. Wakes you up when one bounces off the shield of a motorcycle helmet I assure you.
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Tbone95
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Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:11am |
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I haven't heard anyone refer to a "Miller" in a VERY long time! Wow, that brings back a memory. Probably 70's. . .
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chaskaduo
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Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:17am |
Tomato Horn Worm Moth Cecropia Moth Grew up with both of these at the farm.
Edited by chaskaduo - 09 Jul 2020 at 9:21am
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ac hunter
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Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 9:37am |
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Mom always called the small ones like get into ground feed, etc. miller moths.
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FREEDGUY
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Posted: 09 Jul 2020 at 5:59pm |
 chaskaduo wrote:
Tomato Horn Worm Moth Cecropia Moth Grew up with both of these at the farm.
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Thanks for the pictures !! The bottom one has very similar markings as the one on the "plate" LOL!! It was quite a beautifully colored creature .
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IBWD MIke
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Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 8:40am |
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Pulled one of those horn worms off a tomato plant yesterday. Was supposed to rain or I would have dusted them. They will get some today. Those stupid worms will destroy the crop if you let them.
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Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 12:23pm |
One big one 4"-5" wing span is our Luna Moth. Mostly see them around the lights at night. Some More of Our Flighties
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