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A Garden Giant
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Uploaded: 07/18/18 10:09 PM GMT
A Garden Giant
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Spotted this huge moth, which I think had just emerged, at the garden a few days ago. I have no idea what kind it is, but I felt I needed to try to get a capture of him/her.
I was not sure what category to put this one, so decided on butterflies.
Thanks for your comments.
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::trixxie17
07/19/18 12:25 AM GMT
He's a biggy for sure! Don't think I can help with the ID but it was great you were there at the right time.
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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus
This may be a polar hawk moth - good find!
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
I think I've seen this type of moth before but don't know the name...good detail of this one SAS.
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It certainly is a big one. Good capture and the dark area behind brings it out nicely.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Looks like a Poplar Hawk moth ...Very nice too...R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
That is a Modest Sphinx Moth. Pretty cool, aren't they?
They ARE big! If it had been sitting on your hand (for a size comparison), people would be impressively wowed. And I think you're right that it is newly emerged. I respect the respectfulness that you showed to the moth, in photographing it as unobtrusively as possible.
Excellent observation and cool catch, Sandi!
They ARE big! If it had been sitting on your hand (for a size comparison), people would be impressively wowed. And I think you're right that it is newly emerged. I respect the respectfulness that you showed to the moth, in photographing it as unobtrusively as possible.
Excellent observation and cool catch, Sandi!
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He's beautiful and tried finding out and also agree with Lisa it is a Modest Sphinx Moth. Great catch and keen eye - way to go
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