crystalbel,You have a good eye to have notice the moth that is so cleverly camouflage in the beautiful flower.I do not have an answer for you. Imagine all the life forms that we miss
specially when we do not take time to see. God's creation
is truly magnificent. Very good picture I might add.
Felix

Crystalbel, I agree with Felix, and Felix I was so touched by your outlook on life. I have been trying to open my 22 year old grandsons eyes, but I don't know if it's possible.
If we don't see the beauty how do we endure the ugly facts of life.

Well I went out and found little larvae all over my squash leaves. I had to cut a few leaves off because they were covered in so many. Pick & squish - gross, LOL. I just don't want to use any chemicals on my garden.

felix - I agree, God has created an incredible world of beauty for us!

I think what you have is a Melonworm Moth. The Pickleworm Moth has a lot more of the darker colors. Very pretty picture!

Thank you Joyful, I believe you are right. Once I had a name to look up I was able to see that it does look like a melonworm moth - and the larvae from it look just like what I pulled off my leaves this morning.
That is good news too because I have been reading that melonworm like the leaves, but rarely damage the fruit as opposed to the pickleworm which will go for the fruit.
- Hopeful... I'm sure your continuing efforts with your grandson will make an impression on him! Don't give up :)
Thanks for the help!