Does this make me look fat? by allie912

Does this make me look fat?

Started to open the car door and saw this unusual insect resting there. I've never seen anything like this before. The colors made me think of pants made out of really wild fabric. Thus the question.
P.S. Can you identify the insect?
Hmmm I've seen something like that before but I have no clue what it's called. Great photo though!
August 9th, 2010  
Great shot. Allison, that is a moth called a webworm moth. The coloring of some insects is so beautiful.
August 9th, 2010  
Ailanthus webworm moth is its full name. It looks like a beetle because when the moth lands it rolls it wings up so that they lay flat against its body like a beetle.
This is the first year that I have noticed them as well -- I first saw them on milkweed plants/ flowers.
August 9th, 2010  
Thank you both! Who would have thought of a moth rolling up it's wings like a window shade!
August 9th, 2010  
wow! beautiful. great shot! :D
August 9th, 2010  
love its colors, great shot!!
August 9th, 2010  
Very interesting & colorful. Wow!
August 9th, 2010  
Isn't he colorful! Good shot Allison!
August 9th, 2010  
What wonderful caption!!! haha! I have no idea what this bug is! Interesting.
August 9th, 2010  
Great colors, and I particularly love your title. :)
August 9th, 2010  
Very 60's colors.
August 9th, 2010  
very neat looking insect.
August 9th, 2010  
I don't like insects...but this one has such an interesting color..
August 9th, 2010  
never seen one like this eiether---love your caption! :)
August 9th, 2010  
Wow, there is always a first. What an awesome looking bug, or should I say dinner jacket.
August 10th, 2010  
What a cool moth! I've never seen anything like it before!
August 10th, 2010  
This is pretty amazing looking insect. And what an unusual pattern on his back...so this is a moth? Never would have guessed that!
August 10th, 2010  
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