This moth was hanging out in the bathroom of the house I visited with all the big spiders. No wonder there are so many! Something straight out of @ewkaw's nightmares.
Moth antennae are the equivalent of a nose and moths use them to detect flower scents and even more importantly, a mate. Because of their short lifespans, time is of the essence. Scientists also think that antennae are used to control flight: with something that large, why not?
As for the eyes, they are just like owl eyes and moths mostly use their antennae to navigate. Unfortunately, the light in the bathroom means that this dude is unlikely to make it out alive
Nature's creation is very surprising. But you have given a beautiful interpretation of this creation. Thanks @nikv for sharing.
Thank you
Good picture. This is not a butterfly, but a real monster of science fiction films. Just super.
Most insects are like that up close
What a beauty!
I think so
You just had to tag me here! :p
Guilty!
:D
Wow! If they are much bigger, I would think they are aliens in disguise!
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Maybe they are
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I don't know why @ewkaw doesn't like 'em! They are cute!!
Pink is cute too :P
Eh... NO!
How big is this thing?
Not that big, about an inch long
That makes your photography that more amazing :-)
hahahah
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Interesting!
Looks like king midas touched that moth. Nice golden details.
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Many moths have a little gold dust on them
Every now and then the waxworms i feed my tarantulas hatch into silvery moths. The spiders sometimes prefer the moths to the caterpillars for some reason.
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