Moth-us Gigantus ;-) by helanker
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Yesterday morning I wanted to remove some weed from my garden and grabbed the hoe? Just above my hand on the shank, I suddently saw two fingers that looked like they grew right out of the shank. (I am so glad I didnt grab these little wonders) And of course I ran into the house and grabbed my Camera. Dont they look like they havent got a head? I think they have bended the head and hided it. Well, after taking many shots, I placed them on the Troll Willow, as we call a willow we have with curly branches. Unfortunately I couldnt find them on the internet, so I cant tell you, what kind og moths they are.
WOOHOO! Mario found the right name :) Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758) a goat moth :))) Thank you Mario, you are a PAL !
Have a pleasant day.
Here we still have wonderful summer weather. Sunny and warm and only little wind.
Again my thoughts go to the poor people who were hit by the tornados. I hope the tornados will stop now.
Thank you so much for viewing, comments and favs to my previous post. It is Highly appreciated :)
Comments (24)
jayfar
Super shots Helle, fantastic camouflage.
Bossie_Boots
Wow superb captures !!
gunsan
An awesome collage Helle, very good and instructiv. Some clever person will give you the answer, I am sure.
Meisiekind
What well camouflaged critters they are. So well seen Helle. They do look fascinating.
durleybeachbum
Astounding!!! I will have a look in my mothe book, but they may not be in GB.
Hendesse
Wow... they are really big. Excellent and interesting shots and presentation!
Ilona-Krijgsman
wonderful images.....love it
fallen21
Fantastic shots.
flora-crassella
very big moths! FANTASTIC image!!!!!!
magnus073
Magnificent macro capture here Helle, you did great
auntietk
Good heavens! Those are just the oddest looking things, aren't they? It looks like they've got faces on the backs of their heads and too many mouths. LOL! (Sometimes I'm as bad as Andrea, seeing things!) Fascinating critters!
PHELINAS
Very amazing shot Helle.Congratulations for the composition.Have a nice Sunday
Indoda
Amazing shot - quite amazing
DennisReed
So Cool Helle! Are they finger licking good? ;)
bernieloehn
Outstanding! Looks like from a scientific article! Great job, Helle!
kbrog
I've seen something like them in the past, but can't find it in any of the insect books I have. Can't help you with the name. Well seen and excellently captured! :)
EnaR
Wow, sure looks fantastic, what an exellent camoflage they have ;o))))))))))
mariogiannecchini
Great capture , Helle ! Check if this: Cossidae Cossinae Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758) Goat Moth www.leps.it
helanker
YES YES !There it is. I am 100% sure you are right as it is to be found in Denmark. Thank you so much for that. :-)))
jocko500
wow they are big
Chipka
What marvelous creatures. It looks like they're wearing hoods to keep their heads dry, or protected from the sun. Insects are such amazing creatures and I love the idea that someone could see one and then immediately run for their camera. How perfect! The light is wonderful in these shots and I love the size comparisons. With moths like that, I could easily live in Denmark...hmmm...I'll have to woo Victor with that idea.
jeroni
Very cute scene. Great work
npauling
A super capture of this interesting looking moth.
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)