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i found this moth on my ceiling in my room. i live in naples, florida, and have never seen any moth like this before. i have never seen a moth with such a weird fluffy butt?? It also has a pointy front end. It kind of leads me to think this moth might be of some sort of danger, but I can’t find it anywhere online and don’t know where to start when trying to name the fluffy balls??? Thanks for your time!!!
Jessica Rainey
Hi Jessica,
The Melonworm Moth, Diaphania hyalinata, which is found in the southern states, is considered a pest of melons, cucumbers and related plants. It is the caterpillar and not the moth that does the damage.
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