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Monday, June 11, 2007
Big Night At the Porch Light
Friday's late afternoon thunderstorm was followed by a flock of moths at the porch light. This Polyphemus moth was the most spectacular. I am always thrilled to see the "Giant Silk Moths."
Large moth; small world, where it's not that far from Appalachia to the Ozarks. Believe it or not, while waiting for your page to load, I made one of my many nightly trips to see if my porch light had attracted anything interesting. Yes, I photographed a Polyphemus moth, plus a colorful little something that I have no idea what is. So far, "my" Polyphemus hasn't unfolded its wings.
Harry, this was a particularly large Polyphemus, and must have just emerged from his cocoon that evening. I turned off the porch light after my photo session, so perhaps I didn't have any negative effect on reproductive cycles.
Marvin, although it's that time of year, it's been several seasons since I've seen a Polyphemus moth here. Interesting that we'd both get a "hit" about the same time, so far apart!
Wow, that's one fabulous moth.
ReplyDeleteLarge moth; small world, where it's not that far from Appalachia to the Ozarks. Believe it or not, while waiting for your page to load, I made one of my many nightly trips to see if my porch light had attracted anything interesting. Yes, I photographed a Polyphemus moth, plus a colorful little something that I have no idea what is. So far, "my" Polyphemus hasn't unfolded its wings.
ReplyDeleteHarry, this was a particularly large Polyphemus, and must have just emerged from his cocoon that evening. I turned off the porch light after my photo session, so perhaps I didn't have any negative effect on reproductive cycles.
ReplyDeleteMarvin, although it's that time of year, it's been several seasons since I've seen a Polyphemus moth here. Interesting that we'd both get a "hit" about the same time, so far apart!
Lucky you! I have yet to see a Polyphemus this year.
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