Moth on Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata, Mahonia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas

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Album 716: Mercer Arboretum, College Station, Zilker Gardens, Texas, March 1 - 7, 2009

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The image presents a moth positioned atop an agarita flower, with the focus centered on the insect and its surroundings.

**Moth:**

* The moth is grayish-brown in color.
* Its long, slender body extends from the head to the tail.
* Two antennae protrude from the top of the head.
* The wings are folded against the back, rendering them invisible.
* A thin black line runs along each side of the thorax.

**Agarita Flower:**

* The flower is yellowish-orange in color.
* It features five petals with rounded tips and a slightly wavy edge.
* The petals are arranged in a symmetrical pattern around the center of the flower.
* A cluster of stamens protrudes from the center of the flower, comprising numerous yellow filaments.

**Background:**

* The background is dark gray or black in color.
* It provides a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the moth and agarita flower. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Polilla en Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata, Mahonia) en los jardines de horticultura TAMU en la Universidad de Texas A&M. College Station, Texas, el 2 de marzo de 2009. La imagen presenta una polilla posicionada encima de una flor de agarita, con el enfoque centrado en el insecto y sus alrededores. **Polilla:** * La polilla es de color parduzco grisáceo. * Su cuerpo delgado y largo se extiende desde la cabeza hasta la cola. * Dos antenas sobresalen de la parte superior de la cabeza. * Las alas están dobladas hacia atrás, haciéndolas invisibles. * Una línea fina y negra corre a lo largo de cada lado del tórax. **Flor de Agarita:** * La flor es de color naranja amarillento. * Cuenta con cinco pétalos con puntas redondeadas y un borde ligeramente ondulado. * Los pétalos están dispuestos en un patrón simétrico alrededor del centro de la flor. * Un grupo de estambres sobresale desde el centro de la flor, compuesto por numerosos filamentos amarillos. **Fondo:** * El fondo es gris oscuro o negro en color. * Proporciona un contraste sorprendente con los colores vibrantes de la polilla y la flor de agarita. – Spanish translation

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