Polyphemus moth... by marlboromaam

Polyphemus moth...

At least that's what I think it is from my online research. This is the biggest moth I've ever seen, so had to get my phone out of my pocket and shoot. Kind of hairy with those eye spots on each wing and those antennae are just amazing. The cocoon I found sometime ago probably hatched a moth like this. Cocoon shot here - https://365project.org/marlboromaam/365/2023-06-23
Beautiful
August 5th, 2024  
spectacular photo of a spectacular moth
August 5th, 2024  
@pusspup Thank you so much, Wylie.

@annied Thank you very much, Annie.
August 5th, 2024  
Wow fabulous capture of this velvety beauty!
August 5th, 2024  
What a beauty you captured, I love the tones and eyes!
August 5th, 2024  
Cam
Beautiful capture
August 5th, 2024  
Great shot of this pretty moth!
August 5th, 2024  
What a strange looking moth.
August 5th, 2024  
Stellar capture and wonderful details.
August 5th, 2024  
Spectacular-looking creature! It's beautiful.
August 5th, 2024  
Wonderful capture.
August 5th, 2024  
Such pretty delicate tones.
August 5th, 2024  
@corinnec Thank you so much, Corinne.

@ludwigsdiana Thank you very much, Diana.

@cam365pix Thank you, Cam.

@mccarth1 Thank you so much, Kerry.

@onewing Very strange. =)

@dkellogg Thank you very much, David.

@cocokinetic Thank you so much, Karen.

@mittens Thank you very much, Marilyn.

@wakelys Thank you so much, Susan.
August 5th, 2024  
That’s a pretty moth, but I’m petrified of them so not sure I’d have got too close to it!
August 5th, 2024  
@bigmxx Thank you, Michelle. They're harmless at this stage. =)
August 5th, 2024  
Dang!!! That thing is huge
August 5th, 2024  
@frodob Thank you very much, Mark! It's one of our giant moths. =)
August 5th, 2024  
Beautiful but not something I feel comfortable with, fine with butterflies but moths make me very uneasy!
August 5th, 2024  
@craftymeg Thank you so much, Margaret. That's strange - they're harmless. Why do you suppose you feel that way?
August 5th, 2024  
Beautiful
August 5th, 2024  
@joansmor Thank you, Joan.
August 5th, 2024  
The most beautiful moth… wow
the cocoon is pretty awesome too.. WoW! Stunning!
August 5th, 2024  
@beverley365 Thank you very much, Beverley!
August 5th, 2024  
He's so beautifully soft.
August 5th, 2024  
@robz Thank you so much, Rob.
August 5th, 2024  
wow this is spectacular Mags , beautiful
August 5th, 2024  
@phil_howcroft Thank you very much, Phil.
August 5th, 2024  
I love the pastel
August 5th, 2024  
Superb.
August 5th, 2024  
@365projectorgchristine Thank you so much, Christine.

@gaf005 Thank you very much, George.
August 5th, 2024  
Wow, whst a beauty ...
August 6th, 2024  
Beautiful shot.
August 6th, 2024  
Gorgeous capture!
August 6th, 2024  
@fbailey Thank you so much, Felicity.

@larrysphotos Thank you very much, Larry.

@paintdipper Thank you so much!
August 6th, 2024  
Wow, such a big moth!
August 6th, 2024  
Nice find. Looks beautiful.
August 6th, 2024  
@kjarn Huge! Thanks, Kathy. =)

@haskar Thank you very much, Haskar.
August 6th, 2024  
Wow! It's gorgeous.
August 6th, 2024  
@ljmanning Thank you so much, Laura.
August 6th, 2024  
wonderful capture, Mags -- what a beauty!
August 7th, 2024  
@lynnz Thank you very much, Lynn.
August 7th, 2024  
Great capture
August 7th, 2024  
@jeremyccc Thank you, Jeremy.
August 7th, 2024  
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