I wanted to seem really smart and looked on the Internet for hours trying to figure out what type of moth he was, so I could give you some fancy Latin name for him. The jig is up; I have no clue what he is and I'm not so smart (or patient as I got sick of looking at moth photos). In fact I am now a little overwhelmed by the number of bugs in this world. Anyway I know there are people smarter and far more patient than I out there. If you know what he is could you identify him for me. He must be some type of Sphinx.
I love the bottom photo. He looks so tough.
Looks like a tiny grey bat! I have not idea.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I have no clue what he is but he is one ugly looking bug!
ReplyDeleteI think it is a One-eyed Sphinx Smerinthus cerisyi
ReplyDeleteWe get these here as well on the siding of our house.
Well I actually got my book out and looked for this beautiful moth. No luck, sorry but I am glad you captured the moment.Maybe someone else will know, I hope so. I love a good mystery. B
ReplyDeleteWow - that is one HUGE moth! Almost as big as a bird! Wish I knew what it was too.
ReplyDeleteWell, my guess is not as good as yours, lol, because I have never seen ANYTHING like that before! I can only imagine the size and shape of the caterpillar it was. It kinda looks like a bat or something. I'll be staying tuned to see if anyone does know what type of moth it is. Phew, that's a big one!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I also love the last one. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI think the prize goes to Randy Emmitt. I looked on-line and that seems to be him. You can't see the colorful bottom wings, until he becomes a panicky ninny. At that point I was too busy dealing with a paniked moth to take photos. Thanks for your help.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little acrobat too!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! He is very pretty!
ReplyDeletethat really looks like a bat!!!
ReplyDeletei found you through buttons....great blog, awesome pictures...i love it here!!
you are soooo lucky to have a greenhouse!!!
I think he is gorgeous. He is the night flying type. I always think really it might just be a fairy you caught by mistake and it is in disguise.
ReplyDeleteI think that when I see your beautiful yard.
That is one weird looking moth! Kinda gives me the creeps.
ReplyDeleteI think he (or she) is some kind of moth...I've seen them before when we lived in the east. Great photo! How's the greenhouse doing??
ReplyDeleteGlad you found out what he is. My sister is a bug/moth freak, so I was going to ask her if you still hadn't gotten an answer.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing moth and yes he does look all scary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome Sphinx...I agree with Randy and yourself...very odd looking fella.
ReplyDeleteI love this stuff...the reference library gets busy.
BlessYourHeart
Not sure if you will get this. I was reading your blog and saw your moth. I found one just the other week. He fell out of our tree and started flapping his wings! Crazy looking. LOVE your blog. God Bless.
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