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© Linda S. Smith

wingmen

Uploaded: May 15, 2016 14:55:31 | Entered: May 15, 2016 14:55:31

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This is the most bizarre creature I have ever seen! I'm not sure of it's name but it was huge (for a moth, between 4 and 5 inches across I'd say. I'm betting it doesn't have too many predators with it's wingmen guarding it! It just stayed on this branch for quite awhile letting us all photograph it. So cool!

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Jane E. Miller level-classic May 15, 2016

WOW! Linda BRAVO!! A definite favorite! Where did you take this? #1658134

Linda S. Smith level-classic May 15, 2016

Thanks Jane! I took this at the Butterfly Museum at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. They have a wonderful live exhibit there. If you're ever in the area it is well worth a visit. #11474700

Carrie M. Groseclose May 21, 2016

I believe this an Atlas moth, Linda! I had the privilege of photographing one very similar to this at the Butterfly Wonderland in Phoenix. The attendant there told me that it was quite a treat for me as it is one of the only species at their facility that they don't know exactly when it will hatch and then when it does, it only lives for a few days, as adults do not have a mouth. Very cool, huh! Wonderful capture, Linda! #11477091

Linda S. Smith level-classic May 22, 2016

Thank you so much for the info Carrie! That was very informative! #11477122

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