Sunday, August 19, 2012

What big eyes you have!

This giant silkworm moth, a prometheus moth, was found by one resident in the "B" parking lot.  It looked somewhat worn and did not appear able to fly.  Some moths do not even eat in the adult form, but all they do is mate and die.
But those big eyespots on the underwings are meant to scare you away.  It would usually have just the upper wings showing and would blend into the tree bark, or whatever it landed on.  Only when it is disturbed would it flash those "eyes".

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