Virgiliu Marius Aurelian lives in Vancouver, BC, and is studying the chemical ecology of the Apple Clearwing Moth (a recent introduction from Europe), as well as trying to figure out the impact of the mass trapping traps he uses on non-target species. He’s also creating a checklist and key (with maps and photos) of all British Columbia species of clearwing moths. See more of his photos on Bugguide.
And check out his life cycle:
Platyprepia virginalis – Ranchman’s Tiger Moth