Gazoryctra pulcher
Ghost Moth in a thistle at Silver Lake, Brighton, Utah. According to Bugguide.net, the male of this species "hovers over open
ground, sometimes slowly rising and falling [like a ghost]" to attract females. It's a beautiful moth and I was extremely lucky to
find it on this colorful Autumn day. Below is a picture of Silver Lake in all her brilliant fall colors. © Carol Davis, 10-1-2008
Silver Lake, Brighton, Utah. Photo was taken just a little ways up the trail from where I found the moth. © Marlene Fish 10-1-2008
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