Coolest moth ever!
Jan 29, 2024 10:23:28 #
Jan 29, 2024 10:28:31 #
Great find and ever so cool...! They evolved the long trailing wings because they create turbulence which confuses the echo-location of bats that try to feed on them. The bats often end up with a bit of tail in their mouth instead of a meaty moth and the moth may live another day as it seeks a mate.
Jan 29, 2024 11:44:55 #
Very cool indeed. I have never seen anything like that either. Where was it? I am thinking not Colorado.
Dennis
Dennis
Jan 29, 2024 15:52:42 #
This is definitely a Saturniid moth.
The exact species I am not sure but my EWAG is Copiopteryx semiramis.
The exact species I am not sure but my EWAG is Copiopteryx semiramis.
Jan 29, 2024 20:13:52 #
Jan 30, 2024 13:28:42 #
philo wrote:
It doesn't look real. great catch.
It sure did not look real till it flew!
Jan 30, 2024 13:29:05 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Great find and ever so cool...! They evolved the long trailing wings because they create turbulence which confuses the echo-location of bats that try to feed on them. The bats often end up with a bit of tail in their mouth instead of a meaty moth and the moth may live another day as it seeks a mate.
Yea for the moth!
Jan 30, 2024 13:29:41 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Very cool indeed. I have never seen anything like that either. Where was it? I am thinking not Colorado.
Dennis
Dennis
No this was in Costa Rica
Jan 30, 2024 13:30:49 #
BBurns wrote:
This is definitely a Saturniid moth.
The exact species I am not sure but my EWAG is Copiopteryx semiramis.
The exact species I am not sure but my EWAG is Copiopteryx semiramis.
Yes, that is it! Thank you!
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