Imperial Moth in side yard

[Don in SJ]

I just was out walking the dog and spotted this beautiful moth under my Sycamore Tree. It is an Imperial Moth, about 5 inch wing span..I believe this one is a female by the dot markings.

Don

 

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[CarolinaDigs]

Absolutely gorgeous Don

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Don, I have never seen a moth with that coloring, she's a beauty. What kind of dog do you have?

 

[Don in SJ]

Don, I have never seen a moth with that coloring, she's a beauty. What kind of dog do you have?

I have seen about 4 or 5 of them, I seem to have the right trees on the property that attracts them, according to my butterfly book, they feed mainly (The larva) on oak, maple, pine, sycamore, Sweet Gum and Sassafras. I have all on my property except the Sweet Gum.

My doggie is a Pembroke Corgi - appropriately named - Shorty

 

[Cynangyl]

I love both pictures! Incredible to see a moth that size and with such coloring and then a great pic of your buddy shorty there too! what a cutie!

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Oh Shorty is adorable! I love the Corgi. Thanks for sharing with us Don.

 

[junkdigger]

That Imperial moth is beautiful! Never saw one before. Shorty has a great smile...happy dog!

 

[TLH]

Great shot of "Mothra" Don in SJ, very good macro work to.