A Surprise On the Deck

 I stepped out on my deck this morning to take a look at my flowers but look what caught my eye!



I believe this is an White Ermine Moth and it has black speckling. You can see a little of it's orange and black coloring on the top side of it's abdomen. 



He was crawling between the boards then on top of the boards. 


I read that the bodies of this species create relatively strong toxins, so it has few natural predators (from here).

Thanks for stopping by, make it a fun day - Judy.

Linking to:

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Thursday Favorite Things @ Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Funtastic Link Party @ Two Chicks and A Mom on Thursday

Grace at Home @ Imparting Grace on Thursday

Friday Favorites Link Party @ Penny's Passion on Thursday

Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen on Saturday 

Mosaic Monday @ Letting Go of the Bay Leaf on Saturday

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods on Monday pm
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11 comments:

  1. eileeninmd9:32 AM

    Hello,

    It is a pretty moth, I like the black spots on it's wings. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~11:47 AM

    It's very beautiful! And can blend in to so many of it's surroundings. Happy day!

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  3. photowannabe4:19 PM

    Lovely capture...it makes the common moth not so common at all...(:0)
    Sue

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  4. Michelle5:31 PM

    You captured a beauty. Moths can be so pretty, I think. Thanks for linking up and have a great weekend.

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  5. Martha8:59 AM

    Very interesting little guy!

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  6. A Bit of the Blarney9:30 AM

    Wonderful photos. I think I will have to add you to my list as I have enjoyed this post and I live in Southwest Indiana and I might just learn even more about the flora and fauna around here! Thank you!! Have a grand week!

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  7. Sylvia3:41 PM

    Judy, Very interesting moth! Thanks for sharing and have a great week! Sylvia D.

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  8. Angie8:29 AM

    Judy - I probably should pay more attention to moths - they can be quite attractive! Thanks for linking up to Mosaic Monday, and enjoy the rest of your week!

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  9. Rain 8:31 AM

    Hi Judy :) That's a neat-looking moth! Great photography! :)

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  10. Dawn8:54 AM

    I almost always find something to "catch my eye" when I walk outside. If we just stop for a moment we will see things all around us. Great eye and photos.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  11. Su-sieee! Mac1:51 PM

    Wow! That's a handsome creature. I only know about the weasel like ermine. If only it exuded mean toxins so that it wouldn't be killed for its pelt.

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