As I was cutting the grass, I spotted something orange ahead. So I stopped to investigate. It did not move so I left it alone and went about finishing the grass (skipping a small spot). The next morning it was still there so I picked it it up to investigate (and take more pictures). It was a Regal moth with a wing span of about 4 inches.
Cicada
Cicada killer wasp
Young praying mantis
8 comments:
Ah, Lew, you have some interesting little critters in your world!! What fun shots for the day! Have a wonderful week!!
Great critters, the moth looks really huge.
Lew, neat collection of insects.. I like the moth, sorry it was not alive. Great post, enjoy your week!
More great photography of nature's gifts for OWT ~
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Fascinating creatures
Lovely bugs. Great shots.
Iowa Voice
That was some moth! great close ups.
I had to back away from the computer monitor.
I don't do bugs....not at all.
And those are life-like photographs! May I kindly say, "Yuck!" (Actually, an off-handed compliment to your photography skills!)
Hugs,
Jackie
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