Pearly Moth II

Pearly Moth

Bedside Moth

And wood.

Grand Moth III: I Am Looking at You

This is not the giant Grand Moth; it's a younger, smaller sibling.

Grand Moth II

The day after the day I saw the Grand Moth, I saw it again. I was in the outdoor shower after dark and I saw a largeness flitting around. I went closer to see who it was and the moth flew right at me, landed on my chest, and stayed there for about 10 seconds. Did it recognize me?

This photo is where I found it after I got back out there with the camera—nestled up in the ceiling of the back porch roof.

Reflective Moth, Dead

Golden Moth, Also Dead

Spotted Moth

 For scale

Dead Moth

 

Translucent Moth

Grand Moth

As we first saw it

Later, when it spread its wings

Fingers for scale

Moth Party! Part III: Moths on Black

Why I Call It "Moth Party"

 Because it is like this, only more so.

Moth Party! Part II

 

Moth Party!

 Taken Friday, April 13

Reflective Moth

I am fascinated by these moths which have reflective spots on their wings (the spots that in this photo appear white). I see them in the house frequently. On Saturday evening on the patio, I realized that they were the moths swarming the Jerusalem sage. I've never seen this reflective quality on other moths. Some of their other parts are also very shiny (see the abdomen in that last photo).

Moth on Bed

Another Moth I Love

The Moths, I Am in Love with Them

Polyphemus Moth 2012