Regarding the moth identity, I forwarded the e-mail posting to John
Rawlins, an entomologist at the Carnegie Museum and based upon the
description he offered the following opinion....

Charlie:

One of 2-3 species of Haploa (Arctiidae: Callimorphinae).... probably
Haploa lecontei.  The crucifix shows when the wings are in the resting
posture.....

Hope this helps.

regards,
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm, Jr
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
                     Carnegie Museum of Natural History
                     Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

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On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 [log in to unmask] wrote:

> 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 that such a moth would have to be called "The Crucifix Moth". But what do I know.
>    Ideas?
>       Thanks,
>           Art
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