| I have planted a row of elaeganus shrubs and have noticed rather large bugs flying and landing on my shrubs. The shrubs now have some form of flower on them tho very small and these bugs are a cross between a large moth and when the wings are open which are black they almost look like butterflies but are not. Could you tell me what they are and if they will harm my shrubs. There are so many of these mothlike butterflies that I hope they are safe for the shrubs and are only attracted to them for the smell they are sending out. Please tell me if you can about these bugs. Thank you very much. Christine Fisher |
| When any plant blooms late in the season it will attract nectar-hungry insects that are still active in the area. Your description sounds a bit like the sphinx moths. In any case, I would not expect them to harm your shrubs. |
