Hawk Moth?
Sep 15, 2021 11:23:25 #
merrytexan wrote:
beautiful discovery and shot, vicki!
Thanks, Merry. I’m glad I rescued him and got some shots before he left.
Sep 15, 2021 11:35:52 #
Ballard
Loc: Grass Valley, California
vicksart wrote:
I first thought this was a leaf and was glad I didn't step on it as it lay (stood?) on the horse arena footing. When I reached down to pick it up, it immediately climbed on my finger. It didn't seem particularly anxious to leave when I coaxed it onto a board in the barn. The body is about 1.5 inches. Since it didn't spread its wings, I'd only be guessing that the span is 3" give or take.
Any of you insect experts have any additional information or ID to impart?
Any of you insect experts have any additional information or ID to impart?
Nice Macro shot. He appears to blend in well with the wood.
Sep 15, 2021 11:56:29 #
Ballard wrote:
Nice Macro shot. He appears to blend in well with the wood.
Thanks, Ballard. He was on the ground when I found him. Afraid that he might get stepped on, I put him on the wood where I thought he’d be safe (and where I could get a few shots). He was gone the next day. Guess we’ll never know what became of him.
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