Saturday, July 18, 2015

A Gift

By Friday I was lamenting my lack of
a new butterfly/moth this week.
When I arrived at the office I noticed
yet another leaf stuck on the side of the building.
But wait, that's not a leaf.
As I took a closer look, I knew I had been handed a gift.
 I have never seen a moth this big
 
 
 Tucked it in a box to show my co-workers
 Then released it to fly again.
SATURNIIDAE
Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)
spotted in western PA.


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7 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniJuly 18, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    ....not only huge, it is incredibly BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  2. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 18, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Wow - amazing. I've seen some that are similar but the blue dots are different. Great photo.

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  3. RoseJuly 20, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    And what a wonderful gift it was! Oh, they are just glorious.

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  4. fredamansJuly 21, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Gorgeous moth. I love the blue color on his wings.

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  5. eileeninmdJuly 21, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful moth and images! Great sighting! Enjoy your week!

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  6. betty-NZJuly 22, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    How exciting! I'm glad you didn't ignore him--he's gorgeous!

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  7. RamblingWoods2.comJuly 25, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I know people who raise these guys because they are so beautiful... wonderful and yes a gift indeed.... Michelle

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