I never seen anything anything even CLOSE to this species.Its got pretty fushia markings

I think that is a red velvet wasp

WHOA, that looks funky!

ive never seen anything like it!

I'll see if maybe the Buglady knows!!

Gosh it sure is pretty though!

Its a moth called a scarlet bodied wasp moth. Looks to be, Cosmosoma myrodora.

Hope this helps!

Boy you're quick Suzanne!!!

No problem anytime..
sorry i have not been on the boards lately.. been busy lecturing and traveling.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Suzanne

Thats kewl.but it don't say if they're dangerous or not.I'd hate to bit by one.I'm allergic to bees.


Here's more info with pictures.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/6371

It is a pretty bug.

It's not a bug nor a bee, its a moth. Also bees don't bite, bees sting and flies bite.

It mimics a bee so animals (including us) will leave it alone.

Sorry hate to be so technical but i want to give people the most accurate information possible.

whew, glad it doesn't sting....something that big would hurt for sure.

Its pretty...glad to hear it doesnt sting!!

The alkaloid transfer is for protection against spiders. The female only has them after mating, so umnaited females do not carry them. I would not worry about the moth.


PS be careful about getting info off of buggide.. there is a lot of good info but there is wrong information on that site too.

Question?
Usually moths' would have a catapillar before they are moths... what does that catapillar eat
or is attracked to or by in the garden?
And do they do damage???

Climbing Hempweed (Climbing Boneset)
so not a major ornamental

Climbing Hempweed, Mikania scandens so not like a giant economic plant to the landscape.. lol

its also called climbing boneset

So....is it possible to make these creatures want to LIVE in my yard?

I hope they don't want to live in my yard. I have enough weird looking animals.

Grow Climbing Hempweed if you want to attract them.