Florida: Faithful Beauty Moth

October 14, 2016 6 Comments

Faithful Beauty Moth (also known as the Uncle Sam Moth)

We saw the Faithful Beauty moth (also known as the Uncle Sam moth) for the first time only a couple of weeks ago at Sebastian Inlet State Park, Florida. So pretty! Its Latin name is Composia fidelissima, and it is more commonly seen in southern Florida. You can tell it is a moth by its feathery antennae. We are happy to get back to normal after a very close call here on Florida’s Atlantic Coast with Hurricane Matthew.

Filed under Central Florida, Coast, Florida, Flowers, Nature, Uncategorized Tagged with insects, Moths and Butterflies

About Pam
Richard and Pam lived in the San Francisco Bay Area 14 years (1987-1999 and 2008-2011). They lived in Florida 13 years previously, until returning in July 2011 to present. They hope their photography will encourage you to get out and discover nature's beauty in your own backyard, parks, and wild places. Click on any pictures on this blog to see them full size with additional details.