Well, Art, as usual I have no identification for you, but instead a related
subject.

Many Conchlers live in Florida or elsewhere in the southeastern United
States. I recently visited the Day Butterfly Center at Callaway Gardens near
Columbus, Georgia. It's also near Warm Springs, where Franklin Roosevelt had
his "Little White House." Anyway, for nature lovers, I highly recommend a
visit to the Gardens, and especially to the Butterfly Center, where
thousands of butterflies of 30 or 40 species are cultivated in a tropical
conservatory. And, don't forget to bring your camera.

http://www.callawaygardens.com/tosee/dbc/dbc.htm

It's one of the best places I've ever visited. However, I should note that
it is VERY HOT inside the conservatory during the summer!

Shell-related note: Dead bivalves whose shells are attached but outspread
are called "butterflied." They are uncommon in the geologic record, because
they require a little transport to become butterflied, but too much
transport tends to disarticulate the valves.

Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama


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Sorry, this is not about a shell.
 A friend brought me a photo of a moth. Adams County, Ohio. About an inch
and a half. Pure white with black lining the edge. In the center is a black
figure that suggests a crucifix. Can't find it it my moth and flutterby
book. I would be almost sure th at such a moth would have to be called "The
Crucifix Moth". But what do I know.
   Ideas?
      Thanks,
          Art

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