Skiff Moth (Prolimacodes badia)

The skiff moth (Prolimacodes badia), is a moth of the Limacodidae family. It is found in Americas from Southern Canada, USA all the way up to Costa Rica and Beliz. In North America, it reaches west to southern Ontario, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi.

The larvae feed on the leaves of a wide variety of trees and shrubs, including birch, blueberry, cherry, chestnut, oak, poplar, willow and even poison ivy.

Specific name badia comes from the Latin "badius" (reddish-brown or bay-colored); probably refers to the color of the patches on the forewing, and skiff perhaps from the resemblance of the caterpillar to one of those small boats.

References:

• Prolimacodes badia (Wikipedia)
• Bug Guide
• Moth Photographers Group

White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica)

The white-nosed coati (Nasua narica), also known as the coatimundi is a species of coati and a member of the family Procyonidae (raccoons and relatives). They are distributed from Arizona and New Mexico states of USA up to Columbia and Ecuador. It is a medium sized mammal and can weigh up to 12 kg.

They are omnivores and can climb trees, though they are mostly ground foraging. They quickly adapt to human presence and can be tamed. They are generally active in the day.