Monster Moth by onefeather
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This isn't an animal, but it could be *L* This monster moth paid us a visit while we were celebrating my son's 30th birthday party. It wouldn't get off the edge of a chair and when it finally did it sounded like a helicopter taking off. The wingspan was over 4". I've lived here a LONG time and have never seen a moth this size. He (or she) was SO furry! It must be from the Artic LOL .... I was trying not to crop it from the original photo but I was afraid renderosity would not let me upload it.
Comments (13)
Mondwin
Superbly view...bravissima!V:DDD.HUgsxx
sharky_
I've seen large moth before but never this kind and color. This is so amazing. My mother would aways say that a friendly visit from someone of the past had come. Excellent capture. Aloha
BorisB
Wow, that's really impressive with a nice "design"!!
GBCalls
Wow! Nice catch. Glad you got to photograph it.
jubchuqun
Beautiful (and BIG) moth! I believe it is a member of the Drepanidae family (or "Hooked Tipped" moths). I took a picture of a similar moth on a camping trip in Missouri a couple of years ago. I don't know if I can post it here, but if it works, you can see my moth at this link... http://jubchuqun.com/album-camping_may2005/images/Memorial%20Day%20Camping%20Trip%20-%2005-27-2005%20-%2066.jpg They look closely related, but mine looks more like it as big eyes while yours looks like leaves I think. Oh ... and there are only three kingdoms of life. Animals, plants and fungi. Insects and lepidopterae fall under the animal kingdom. So this IS actually an "animal" ... scientifically speaking. Li
wingnut55
good shot, catching it on a plain background. the colours make it look like a flying omlette (i have not had anything to eat yet this evening....)
cmolsen2002
Thsi is an awesome macro! Just great!
AstronomyMan
It's an Imperial Moth. Beautiful.
onefeather
Thank you so much jubchuqun & luvsrunner! His/her coloring was not bright and pretty like a butterfly .....but up close and personal he/she WAS beautiful!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Hubby sent me over here because I love viewing photography. I love this closeup and the beautiful detail I can see. I am Stevies wife and this is so clear I love it :) Cathy xoxoxxo
RobyHermida
Lovely model!!!!!!!!!!!!
lior
Excellent shot,wonderful macro!
DukeNukem2005
It is the very beautiful butterfly!