What am I ? by carrotsoup
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I haven not been around now for quite some time now. My life has just been spinning out of control. When I was at work the other day I caught a picture of this guy. He hung around the garden center for days. When it started warming up it started to move. That is when I snapped a bunch of pictures of this moth that was huge. Does anyone out there know what kind he is? Thanks for looking.
Comments (19)
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
PD154
Not sure, I think it's called a Hawk Moth?...Either way up, it's a great capture, hope things work out for you and your wife!
cmolsen2002
Wow! This is a great shot of this marvelous specimen! What I actually know about moths could likely be written on the head of a pin, but I checked on Google and found some amazing sites that help identify. This looks very much like a CECROPIA moth, a silk moth, most likely Hyalophora Cecropia, (but no guarantees!) Well seen and captured!
ucephobe
Looks sort of like what used to be known as Samia cynthia, but it's been too many years since I paid attention to moth taxonomy (like 40). One of the giant silk moths. If it's that species, the caterpillars feed on privet.
danob
Yes I agree probably one of the Cecropia moths which like Atlas moths can be huge and have the false snake head The larger antennae means it is a male
MrsLubner
How fabulous! I love this mothus giganticus (just a made up name...LOL) The antennae is just starling! Excellent shot! So glad to see you back. I've missed you. Hang around for awhile if you can. :-)
tennesseecowgirl
No sure don't but love that you take your camera to work with you .. great shot!
RobyHermida
Wonderful image
durleybeachbum
Superb thing, so glad you caught the shot!
npauling
Wow this is a different butterfly, sorry I can't help with its name but it really is a wonderful shot of him. He looks pretty large too.
mbz2662
Wow~ I've never seen anything like this. Wonderful find and capture!
Digitaleagle
Excellent capture of this beautiful moth!!
ledwolorz
Wonderful shot.
Ger50
wow, what a big one, wonderful shot
skyla824
fantastic macro shot.. i love seeing these guys and they will stay in one place for hours so you can set up your tripod
auntietk
Gorgeous shot, Karen! I'm glad you were able to get some photos of this beautiful moth. And it's nice to see you again! :)
ShadowsNTime
Welcome back Karen, what a beautiful moth! The markings are as gorgeous as any butterfly and such an unusual color I think...Well seen, well composed, well shot!
tofi
Wow! That is quite a moth indeed! But a splendid capture... very beautiful, and symmetrical! I like the neutral tones.... hope things get brighter for you, Karen... and they will! sometimes it takes a little bit of a "spin" to get back on track :)
Romia
Fantastic that you could see this enormous moth in his natural environment!