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This meaty fellow fell into the pool today. We watched him slither in and pulled him out immediately but he had time to pose for a photo before he was sent back to the garden. He is a quite beautiful, more like a moving cactus. Does anyone know what he is?
Good morning Annie. It is Saturnia pyri - Viennese Emperor Moth, Europe's largest. Here's a link to a blog post http://archersofokcular.com/the-emperors-new-clothes/
ReplyDeleteI knew you would know, I so should I.
DeleteThe lesser spotted car-key eater.
ReplyDeleteI was in a rush to find something to show the size. Car keys came to hand first. I have a photo of the moth somewhere with my mobile phone ( an old Nokia) which was smaller than the moth/
DeleteI think that it is an Aristole's silk moth - if you look here may be you can check it out.
ReplyDeletehttp://naturedocumentaries.org/9951/aristotle-silkworm-saturnia-pyri-endemic-liquidambar-forest/
At least it is much more benign than the other little fellows that you showed us - the Processionary caterpillars.
I was still very careful, I didn't want to risk getting stung. Mark and Jolee have a friend that picked up processionary moths and ended up in hospital.
DeleteMy goodness, what an interesting creature! Looks like there are little Turkish blue eyed beads dotted around him :)
ReplyDeleteI looks just like a big decorated bead, Ozlem
DeleteCount on Alan to have the right answer. He's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without him
DeleteI knew Alan would know!
ReplyDeleteThe Mr Google of Nature.
DeleteHi fellas,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this wonderful article really!
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