Don't know what this is but he was hanging out in the backyard this morning. I've only seen a moth this size one other time, several years ago. They are so cool!
Large moth
Here is another view.
that looks like a Polyphemus moth
This message was edited Jul 15, 2006 4:09 PM
And a mitey wonderful shot of your Polyphemus moth .. at that, merigold !
They always have such 'pronounced' patterns.
- Magpye
Thanks for the id MzMunchken.
Magpye, I took about six shots and these were the only two that turned out. This fellow was a littled tattered and very docile...he would'nt fly away (good for me while I'm getting the camera!).
The other cool thing about this guy is the clear spots that you can see thru (there are 4 small round circles).