My friend Jake caught this monster moth in Crestwood, Illinois, in August, 2008. His daughter, age 8, is holding it. This has got to be the most ginourmous insect we've ever seen!
Does anyone know what this is?
Here's another look ...
Yes, yes, we let it go after pictures were taken.
Photos: Julie Corsi
Friday, August 15, 2008
The world's biggest moth?
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3 comments:
It sure is beautiful!!!
Ceanothus silkmoth. We used to call these "sequoia moths" when I was in grade school, but this looks to be the scientific term. Also called "Hawk Moths"
Thanks, Cary!
It's good to know what it is.
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