Color Inspiration - Rosy Maple Moth
by Jennifer Brooks
My friend and roommate moderates a page on social media that encourages her followers to share "all things art and nature." Truly, the small but open atmosphere of the postings allows many people to offer what they view as art or nature, or both! I have shared a handful of my own findings, the most recent being this incredible little creature: the rosy maple moth!
With a vibrant yellow hue paired with a sweet pink tone, it really made me say, "ooooooh!" Nature offers so much beauty and variety. I personally have never seen this little creature in real life, but it would be such an incredible spotting. According to some light research online, I learned that the caterpillars live and feed in small groups while they are very young. The older caterpillars then become solitary and pupate underground.
The adult moths are nocturnal! While the caterpillars feed on many maple tree types and can become a defoliating pest, the adult moths do not eat. That is wild! Their colorings can vary from mostly white with pink edges to vibrant pink and yellow patterning.
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Inspired by these colors and patterns, I immediately thought of mookaite. This jasper comes from Australia and varies in pink, purple, yellow, and cream tones. Like other chalcedonies, it carries a bold earth energy.
Which winged things inspire you?
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