ANSWER: Without a photo or more of a description, it will be difficult to pinpoint exactly which type of moth it is to which you are referring. There are any number of white moths in the Northeast, including the satin moth, a small white moth with a satiny appearance. These moths are damaging to forestlands because their larvae feast on poplars and willows. 

It also could be an imported cabbageworm, which is not a moth but rather a butterfly. As small, green caterpillars before they morph into butterflies, these are destructive little buggers. They eat cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale, lettuce and weeds of the mustard family, according to a publication by the UMaine Cooperative Extension. The butterflies lay eggs on the undersides of the leaves of plants that the larvae eat. 

Have you noticed damage on your asparagus plants? A photo would be quite helpful in identifying the white-winged creature.  

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks in advance for your help. We are looking for a person for advice to help repair a torn seat on a metal glider. The material is made of tough outside furniture construction. If you can help, please call Louise at (207) 998-4612. — No name, Poland.

ANSWER: Sun Spots is hoping a reader will have information on whom in the area might do this type of work. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help. I am doing a family genealogy of my grandmother, Florence Mae Chapman. She was born in Dresden, Maine, wife of William Pearl Richards. They lived for years on Western Avenue in Auburn. We have traced her back to the 1600s. What I am interested in are old family photos. I was told that a family member who lives in Sabattus has an album with family photos. I have never met this person, but would love to be able to have copies of  the photos if they are willing to share them with me. Please contact Alice at (207) 946-5541. If no one is at home, then please leave your phone number or email address and I will get back to you. Thank you. — Alice, No town.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read the corn question in today’s paper and felt I needed to add my two cents. You see, in that regard, I have a mixed marriage. For 43 years my husband has eaten his corn up and down the ear while I eat around. This has been some cause for discussion, but our marriage has survived. Thanks for all your information. — Carol, No town.

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