Royal Walnut Moth female

Surprise emergence of a female Royal walnut moth without overwintering
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[@oakley3272]

Imagine being someone exploring a new island in the 1400’s and seeing a fairy crawl out of a turd. Truly a wondrous planet

[@Yoshuggutha]

Indeed! 🧐

[@everythingpony]

It's a moth

[@B4ALLSACK]

@@everythingpony r/whooosh

[@PurplePumpkaboo]

@@everythingpony captain obvious strikes again!

[@marinatrouble]

😂

[@magiv4205]

She's absolutely STUNNING! Big moths really do look like stuffed animals, it's unreal how fluffy they are.

[@vomm]

it's because of their hairs

[@cheesewatert]

@@vomm lol

[@raulbrenes778]

While it looks gorgeus, i really wouldnt like being near them, of flying cockroaches are bad already, cant think how much fear would be with me seeing this fly towards me.

[@Astrothunder_]

@@raulbrenes778 yeah but the key difference is these are beautiful and roaches are disgusting. I wouldn’t be scared with something like this flying near me. I’d be worried that it would hurt if they fly into me accidentally though LOL.

[@raulbrenes778]

@@Astrothunder_ i just have a fear of bugs that fly, and the bigger and hairier they are, the more i fear them xd

[@casserolesaredelicious6455]

She’s so polite she even crossed her little legs ❤😂

[@kashishraj1664]

So cuteee

[@Ph6r60h]

Yeah, dont want it smelling like fish

[@SpringBross]

Correct!

[@dc5406]

@@Ph6r60h🗿

[@vvvxt]

She be like, "Bitch im FABULOUS!!!"

[@diogeneslantern18]

Absolutely stunning. They are incredibly beautiful insects. I wish people wouldn't get freaked out or hurt them. They are harmless.

[@deusexaethera]

Most people who have phobias of insects can't help it. Tetrapods and arthropods have been at war for hundreds of millions of years. The only longer war on earth is bacteria vs. fungi. Our instincts to be repulsed by insects are hardwired by our DNA and are very difficult to overcome.

[@Muis33]

I don't like the scales they shed from their wings but as long as they don't eat my clothes or go near my mantis tree (a massive bower vine in my living room that my praying mantids live in), they can do whatever the hell they want.

[@zerotolerance9004]

I think these bigger species mainly drink nectar? They really are nocturnal butterflies😎

[@skippythealien9627]

@@zerotolerance9004 they are incredibly underrated pollinators the one thing that sucks is one of the most unique moths, the hummingbird moth...its caterpillar is an absolutely ravenous destroyer of all things tomato plants!!! ARRRGGH!!! hahaha

[@skippythealien9627]

i admit that caterpillars and moths can still freak me out at times...but they are really beautiful when i take a moment to appreciate them

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

Their metamorphosis is truly gorgeous to witness

[@RL-DarkSpark]

Metamorbius

[@dpc4326]

Horrible

[@sages101]

IT'S MORBIN' TIME

[@TaiyoJamRolled]

That ain't a moth, that's a *Morb*

[@uyuyuyuya]

@@dpc4326 that's what the doctor said when you were born

[@literalnightmarefuel5535]

She's so polite and refined. I love every single thing about her

[@cortster12]

I know, right! Such a pretty moth.

[@Abedeuss]

Yeah, and the girl's nice too.

[@benthemother3fan884]

@@wm1958 I was under the impression that moths were born with no mouths. Thats why they over eat as larva to carry that energy into adulthood

[@kurvos]

@@wm1958 No they won't. They can't.

[@parfait9495]

Ikr! 😍 I'm literally falling in love with her! Oh, and the girl's fine I guess.

[@PinkWytchBytch]

Moths are really such loving little creatures. Once I had a wild moth sit on my arm for miles on a 4wheeling trip, it was an emerald slate moth and it just flew in the window of the vehicle and perched near me like “Well if y’all are going that way too…”

[@ES11777]

I always loved moths. They’re harmless AND cute ❤ I call them butterfly puppies because they’re so fluffy

[@Micchi-]

I called them flying spider

[@cryptisi5363]

​@@Micchi- That title is reserved for the cranefly

[@DragonzArt03]

The "royal" part in their name fits so well. Their colors and just everything about them are awesome!

[@DragonzArt03]

@AndrewWithEase11 11 ???

[@nolansanchez2090]

Hes just mad he doesnt have such a stunning creature

[@DragonzArt03]

@@nolansanchez2090 haha ur right lol

[@DragonzArt03]

@AndrewWithEase11 11if you don't like moths then get off the video

[@imlost..ineedhelpfromyoulord]

@AndrewWithEase11 11 what it did to you?... a tiny creature cute like that can kill you right?.... so you kill it first? if you do that your a amazing person i can tell

[@Jamescarl_005]

Wow they are really gorgeous. Thanks for this.

[@entomology_1]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rehkloo6]

i know! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@Eyelohim]

You saw only one.

[@barrycuda6866]

@@Eyelohim well no she showed more than one

[@Lubin-md4ml]

Nature surprise me everytime how truly beautiful it is.😍

[@offworlder1]

One of my favorite insects, harmless, cute, and friendly.

[@Ctrooper2011]

She's so big and cute! The fact that she stays in your hand seems to indicate how much she trusts you! Just seeing her in your hand and calm shows how beautiful she is!

[@labaccident2010]

I had one as a kid! My dad found a regal moth laying eggs at his work when i was a kid and brought her home since we had a sweet gum tree outside, we had great fun taking care of them!

[@Momusinterra]

I was just thinking how similar it is to the Regals I see each Fall here in East Texas.

[@labaccident2010]

@@Momusinterra it’s the same type of moth! I lived in Mississippi when we had our moths. I’ve seen them here in Southeast Texas, too.

[@ForgottenSympathy]

This is just a joke not a hate comment “Imagine sitting on a toilet in your house then some giant godlike person breaks in, kidnaps you, and asks you if you want food and realize you’re living with them now.”

[@devidev3279]

Such a sweet childhood. You have good parents.

[@labaccident2010]

@@devidev3279 Well, sort of. My dad was definitely the cool parent, though. He took me to work and we’d raid the lunchroom for the electrolyte popsicles, his boss would take me to feed old salads from the lunchroom to the deer in the woods- it was fun. I got to run down to the copy room on my own at five too, i knew how to use the copier.

[@martareitmajer]

They’re so cute when they’re not flying.

[@vougevielaught5655]

THEY GET SO TIRED EASILY UNLIKE BUTTERFLIES SINCE THEIR BODY WAS LARGER AND THEIR WINGS ARE SMALLER

[@Meteor2022]

@@vougevielaught5655 Hooooly pick-me

[@greentroll7767]

@@vougevielaught5655 did your shift key break?

[@gerrit8480]

How tf are you scared of a moth? 😭💀

[@martareitmajer]

@@gerrit8480 because they flap their wings and make that creepy fluttery sound that makes me shiver!

[@evilpompom]

At first I was like "Yeah sure, that's not real" but then it moved... I've never seen such an amazing creature before, it looks like a plushie! It's so fuzzy and cute and adorable! ❤

[@krasistefanovlol]

have you seen the rosy maple moth, those look even more unreal

[@evilpompom]

@@krasistefanovlol Omg, I looked it up and... How can something like that be a real animal?! It's like a magical creature or a fairy pokémon or something! I love it!!! 😍😍😍

[@krasistefanovlol]

@@evilpompom i mean, cosmic jellyfish exist and those look really cool, sadly they only exist in the very deep ocean

[@JM-ij1om]

She is absolutely magnificent! So beautiful 🧡

[@ellehan3003]

I have a genuine phobia of moths. I would run through a wall to get away from one and shake all over. Other insects don't bother me too much at all, but those brown and beige dusty little moths always seem to fly right at me and I freak out. This one is actually cute like a cuddly toy it's helpful seeing them in a different way.

[@meltyberryashley]

There are actually a lot of moth species that are brightly colored, and even put butterflies to shame in my opinion! Lunar moths are a prime example, bright greens and deep purples. There’s another species that’s pink green and white I believe? (It’s probably wrong on that, don’t remember) I know how it is having a fear of bugs. Spiders are my absolute nemesis (I lived in widow country, so my fear is a little valid) but jumping spiders and (surprising) Tarantulas are ones I enjoy looking at because of how colorful they can be. Their intelligence is another thing too, jumping spiders are really smart for how tiny they are.

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

I hope you get over your fear. Moths are truly beautiful creatures

[@Iamruinkross]

Same actually got chills through my spine watching this though

[@PatrickRatman]

now i need to play a video game with realistic moth enemy so i can add another "phobia game that does nothing to me" to the list. I will admit though moths are startling. idk if its just how they move but they always catch the eye and are a massive distraction.

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

@@PatrickRatman perhaps a Mothman game?

[@everlasting9292]

Look at the way she’s crossing her legs like a true LADY! She is truly beautiful! Such lovely, vibrant colors!

[@dude4054]

Lol I saw that too 😂😂

[@TheWilder30]

Right like a true Lady. Never thought I'd watch a video from TikTok and hear crossing her legs like a true Lady. That site Is full of used condoms who do the opposite. Female moths are more woman than 90% of them scum bags

[@patriciaperezrodriguez4999]

Whereee 😭😭😭

[@patriciaperezrodriguez4999]

0:26

[@dc4690]

@Rhianna... Somebody already said those exact words 2 weeks ago

[@themandimayhem]

That moth is absolutely stunning!

[@Lia_Playz]

Cute moth and gives Mario vibes ❤

[@rainnmoon114]

Love how she's crossing her little legs like a lady ❤️

[@itmesammylawrence]

I just noticed that

[@ouncerton]

WHEN Y LOOK AT IT LIKE THAT IT LOOKS LIKE SHES SITTING DOWN AND HAS NO ABDOMEN r/cursedimages WHERE YOU AT

[@MadStyle1911]

Moth: Aww, do say more about me to lady talking about it.

[@fantasyshadows3207]

Sassy moths

[@TheWilder30]

It's amazing moths can be respectable Ladies as most Ladies In this world are walking scum bags who just want Abortions because they can't keep their legs crossed.

[@tioswift3676]

This one time on a jobsite at night, there was a large yellow moth flying around the construction lights. It was flying around for about an hour, coming and going. All of a sudden it landed on my arm, and it was beautiful. Just chilled there for a few minutes, then took off again. This moment made me love moths after that experience 😀

[@Etrius_Fysik]

It's interesting how a single encounter with a creature you've never been in contact with before can either deter you for life, or draw you in and fascinate you.

[@presidenttnediserp428]

Y'all are dumb! lol Me too though.😒

[@mmhmmmyearight7183]

This one time at band camp i saw a moth too

[@PsychoticWolfie]

Glad you got to experience that, but can't help but feel sorry for the poor moth. Human light pollution has almost completely disrupted the lifecycle of indigenous moth populations near populated areas. Any time you see moths or any other bugs flying around bright lights, it's not good for the bugs. Directly leads to their deaths a lot of the time. Sure, this sounds all doom and gloom, but it's a real problem and we shouldn't just "not talk about it".

[@benpdr10]

@@PsychoticWolfie bruh come on man, buzzkill much?

[@BigDaddyTony24]

Such a beautiful moth, it’s like owning a an even more delicate little bird

[@rhondasanders4323]

I had picked some flowers n I put them in a vase on the kitchen table. And I seen a green cattapillar rating on some succulents I picked off a bush. I now call it the butterfly bush, because when I went to get more, the bush was filled with empty pupas. 1-2 weeks I would go n get more succulents n a few flowers for Willow. I named him Willow♥️. He ate day n night. I would go to sleep n he was eating. N in the morning eating. N it is as September n we had a great summer n fall starting out. Rain n rainbows 🌈. 1 evening he was preparing the cacoon. I kept him in the same vase on the window seal with the window open 3 inches. Then one morning he came out n was the HUGEST MONARCH BUTTERFLY I ever have SEEN! Oh Willow♥️. He knew me n would ride on my shirt where my heart was😁. 1 day I had to let him go. I cried like a baby😢.

[@user-vn3lr7yc4t]

Pura poesia.

[@HarryPotter-uv8yp]

One day we heard our dog growling in a concerned way, and we saw a black caterpillar scooting along the ground away from him. We restrained the pupper and took the ‘pillar into custody. Best way I could describe the caterpillar’s appearance was “black medieval barbed wire.” After scooping it into a big plastic jar and giving it a stick, we did some research and found out it was a “Mourning Cloak Butterfly” caterpillar. Black wings with white-ish trim, as I recalled thinking. A while later, it cocooned in front of us, which was grotesquely fascinating. It was the first time I’d ever seen a metamorphosis in real time, so I remember almost holding my breath as I watched it happen. And thinking back, I had to admire that this caterpillar trusted us deeply enough that it cocooned in front of us. Then, a week or so later… We found it had left its cocoon, and was sitting on the inside of our plastic jar lid. We brought it outside, opened the lid, and for a brief moment it crawled out and actually perched on my fingers. Its wings caught the light, and I learned something wonderful about their true colors. A Mourning Cloak’s wings were actually NOT black as suggested by online pictures, but a gorgeous, shimmering deep navy blue. Its “white” trim was actually gold. It was hands down the most beautiful butterfly I’d ever seen. Then its wings caught wind, and it fluttered away into the ether. Some research later, I was delighted to learn that Mourning Cloaks were among the most long-lived butterflies, living up to three years long. We saw it again the following year. And, amazingly, several years after we would see the beauties fluttering by. It was almost as though the one butterfly we’d raised brought a family home to roost a while. Even now they stop by. ^_^

[@amersekic8535]

So... This butterflys wings are basically that black/blue - golden/white dress in real. Sorry i just had to 🤣🤣

[@Aeruniem]

What a beautiful experience, thank you for sharing

[@Astronopolis]

@@amersekic8535 I’m still not fully convinced this post isn’t an elaborate meme

[@theyuki-fay-multiverse9086]

@@Astronopolis yeah insects don't feel 'trustet' to anyone.

[@madeliner1682]

@@theyuki-fay-multiverse9086 nah but they can remember "oh hey I hatched here, this is a cool spot" and, depending on their temperament, they can realize that they're not being hurt by being in the presence of the weird giant thing

[@jawariakhan9786]

Those moths definitely looks lile one of the pokemon characters. Cute!

[@markszyszkiewicz]

The Pokemon characters really look like this moth

[@jeepsthetimebandit]

That has to be one of the most beautiful things I've seen this year! Utterly stunning! 🥰

[@namilapluie]

she just couldn’t wait anymore and wanted to present her royal self!! beautiful!

[@sapphiremoonstone939]

She just looking for a male moth to clap her cheeks 😂

[@OfficiallySnek]

Now that's a chonker

[@nx0pz342]

91 likes and no replies? Lemme fix that

[@fabricioresmini1542]

"is the heaviest moth" the moth: IAM NOT FAT

[@Draghoul_]

Adorable! Absolutely adorable! Moths will always be my favorite.

[@Munkee7777]

I’m loving that after all these years people are starting to appreciate moths for how cool and cuddly they really are

[@MikehMike01]

Kill it with fire

[@PurePuritan]

Mothe is an old meme lol

[@TitularHeroine]

​@@PurePuritanWhat? Like, compared to most of history or what are you trying to say?

[@PurePuritan]

@@TitularHeroine big fluffy moths were already widely appreciated. Mothe.

[@CatfishBradley]

lamp@@PurePuritan

[@entrapta8049]

She's so cute 😭 One time I had a Luna moth land on my back for no apparent reason and it just sat there. I reached back and let it walk onto my hand and got a good look at her; she was sooo beautiful! Her little fuzzy face and big eyes were so cute 💜

[@shaniyamiller9646]

❤❤❤

[@davecrupel2817]

There are not many people in history who can say this! You are one very fortunate person!

[@christinecotner6965]

I found an Imperial Moth several years ago where I used to live. It was near death and couldn't fly anymore. It was sad but beautiful. I had never seen a large moth like that other than in a photo. I was truly intrigued, as I absolutely love butterflies.

[@vanillasmerk5742]

Oh my goodness!!!!!!so pretty n so fluffy!

[@dracodrocsid2498]

Whenever i see a moth that looks super pritty in my head my child self just yells "MOTH!!!" cuz it was the first of the few bugs i learned about lol

[@Careonovam]

How cute is the little cross-legged pose ? Amazing beings and super cute. Love the video , thanks for showing us. Keep up the dedication ! =)

[@TheAero1221]

So proper!

[@idalygonzalez3954]

moths can be cute sometimes ;v;

[@murilovsilva]

I really like moths. They are so beautiful, and so docile. You pick them up and they just chill on your hand

[@sluttyMapleSyrup]

If only there weren't so many that utterly destroy trees

[@c.odubhlaoich2948]

I don't get it. Big moths are much more laid back than smaller ones which often fly away as soon as you touch. But all of them are far less skittish than butterflies in general.

[@henrik1743]

I think they are disgusting and I want to be as far away from them as possible, I had a giant one fly into my living room yesterday and I almost had a panic attack and get anxiety when they fly into me

[@murilovsilva]

@@henrik1743 I can relate. Here where I live, there are some huge black moths that fly at night. Waking up to one of them flapping their wings inside your bedroom is NOT a pleasant experience

[@henrik1743]

@@murilovsilva Indeed, it was the biggest one I ever saw yesterday and it was the most crazy and aggresive one I've ever witnessed, he just flew ALL over bumping into floor, walls and roof and past and into me and I just wanted to escape and burn down the room lmao

[@naturalbeauty_maria]

She’s such a cutie. Her colors are so vibrant too; such a lovely looking girl ❤

[@CeltycSparrow]

She is absolutely stunning.

[@MrGojira95]

MOTHRA!!!!!

[@TaviiCatniss]

Oh shit a solar eclipse

[@nimifhana]

@@TaviiCatniss i got your reference

[@matthewcheung1608]

'Why did you say that name?!'

[@hlcepeda]

I can hear two tiny ladies singing!

[@YautjaSpacePirate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@reginlief1]

I’ve never seen such a big moth but the size definitely makes them a lot cuter. And the cocoons look like little droppings and that just makes me laugh.

[@lilRadRidinHood]

Google Cecropia moth 😳😳🤯🤯

[@marieboyle6183]

She's magnificent! So cool that you do this!

[@entomology_1]

thank you!

[@AkameHimeVT]

I'm slowly starting to find these fluffy moths cuter and cuter.

[@nova.chrome]

those are gorgeous! where did you get yours? i have polyphemus moths that i reared from larvae that i just found outside

[@entomology_1]

my contact for Regal moth eggs is Bill Oehlke in Canada. His email is [e-mail] if you are interested!

[@nova.chrome]

@@entomology_1 thank you! hopefully they deliver somewhat far. if not, i hear shady oaks butterfly farm has other moths even if theyre a bit more expensive. i definitely hope to see more of these precious babies!

[@entomology_1]

@@nova.chrome Yes I have used Shady Oak as well, but they have never had Regal larvae. Bill uses other breeders and ships pretty far- at any rate, Good luck!

[@nova.chrome]

@@entomology_1 thank you!

[@YellowSquidsBootyAttack]

She’s so big and cute!

[@HK.gurlfoevah]

THESE MOTHS HAVE 0 BUSINESS BEING THIS CUTE

[@DaellusKnights]

I love seeing critters like this. They're so beautiful. We only have two moths of notable size where I live (South Central Louisiana) - Luna Moths and Sphinx Moths. It's an absolute treat when we get to see them 😍

[@BYERE]

Luna Moths will always be my favourite. Such beautiful creatures

[@katharineball585]

I saw a sphinx moth on a hike once! I thought it was a yellowish leaf for a second.

[@chitinskin9860]

Louisiana has a lot more than just that. You should have a fair number of big saturniids around other than luna moths, including the royal walnut moth in the video, try searching around old growth forests, or just any old walnut trees for this specific moth. Actually, you are in one of the southernmost states, in a particularly tropical part of it, so you should have a lot of large lepidopterans (and other insects). I've noticed that it's common for Americans to see strange, big, and amazing insects online and think they are something wildly exotic when they actually have a decent chance of seeing them in their backyard, and a much higher chance of finding them if they looked for them, but unfortunately they aren't even aware of how close they really are. This moth is found throughout the eastern part of the continent.

[@DaellusKnights]

@@chitinskin9860 I'm talking about my specific region of my state. I'm well aware of what lives here. 😁 But of the 8 identified "common" saturniidae that populate Louisiana, only three of them have significant populations where I live. Now we have a crap-ton of other sizable moths in the general region, but the Luna moths are the ones that really stand out. Mostly we're just dragonflies and lubbers (grasshoppers the size of small animals) 😱 🤣

[@chitinskin9860]

@@DaellusKnights Oh, I just read your comment wrong, sorry. Well i can't be bothered to edit my previous comment so just ignore any of the parts that you already know or don't find helpful.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

I absolutely adore both moths and butterflies! Such amazing critters ❤️

[@ybf0342]

I'm gonna put one of those in your bed at night

[@drakebad]

i shad aggressively reading your horrible comment

[@naturicgamer7440]

I remember when I was 12-13ish there was a storm that had hit our neighborhood. After the storm passed we were in our neighbors yard talking about the storm and the damage it had done, then my little brother came into the yard screaming that there was a giant bug trying to attack him. We went out to see what it was and it was this beautiful regal moth struggling to fly, probably because it’s wings were soaked. So I stayed with it to make sure no predators would attack it. Eventually while it was trying to fly it landed on my arm, and stayed there for a while. So I walked around the neighborhood looking at the fallen trees and flooded roads while carrying the moth. Then after a while it started to flap its wings, so I raised my arm up and it flew off. Apparently they’re super rare around where I live and that’s the only one I’ve ever seen. One of the coolest experiences of my life. And no I did not touch the wings

[@entomology_1]

Great story! they are not easy to find in the wild :)

[@break-beat-sonic]

Cool

[@hentron420]

Thank you for being kind to even the smallest of living creatures :)

[@olis1180]

Вы прекрасный брат. И уже наверное хороши папа💕

[@SundaeSaurus]

If this thing were to land on my arm, I would glitch out of fear Like actually look like a Missingno Pokémon

[@thatanimegirlwiththecape4807]

Its all fun and beautiful sightings until the quiet kid brings their "hobby" at school and it starts flying

[@SWISS-1337]

I am not sure about these moths, but some species, trained to get food in a specific way prior to pupation, and following their transformation they could "remember" how to do the same thing as moths, which is incredibly amazing, because some species (maybe most, but didn't want to assume/give false information) turn into a soup basically, to reform shape. It's as fascinating as immortal Jelly fish starting over.

[@dru4670]

I think this specific royal moth species does not have a mouth. Therefore doesnot Eat. Which is kinda crazy to think about.

[@johnwattdotca]

If there's proof of humans remembering an activity from a past life it's Amadeus Mozart and piano.

[@georgejones5019]

Yep. Royal moths lack a moth. They're big and heavy from storing up energy, it's all they get to go on to go out and make more moths.

[@arzfan29]

@@johnwattdotca that's not proof, there is no such thing as a past life, some people are just naturally gifted in certain aspects because different things click in people's minds with different amounts of time in different conditions

[@patientzero5685]

@@arzfan29 maybe the Mozart comment wasn’t literal?

[@cyafarms1505]

This was in my garage in GA last night. I've lived here 45 years and this was the first of this type I've ever seen. I actually quickly grabbed and released to the outside. Beautiful moth!

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Suuuuure you did.

[@iateyourfather92]

@@strangewayfaringstranger POV: You think everything on the internet is false 🤡

[@tenshiginakuch2388]

the way that moth has their front legs crossed like an elegant lady.

[@PrismaticVelocity]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try and hatch these guys as well! Where were you able to get them from, im just curious. I’ve looked to try and find kits to hatch these guys but I can’t find them anywhere!

[@RebaMiran]

The months are so fluffy and cute ☺️ like mini owls lol

[@ThatOneGreenRaccoon]

I never thought moths could be so adorable until now

[@GoldKingsMan]

I had bad time with the house brown ones,eat my clothes and carpets.

[@SirPentious389]

They are so gorgeous oml When you can see them like this it almost feels unreal to me

[@jevinday]

That's beautiful. So fluffy and cute ❤

[@Thatonedude917]

I think I'm starting to love moths, there are so many cool ones I saw one that I thought was a hummingbird a while back, its wings were buzzing so fast

[@squeersquid1107]

Humming bird hawk moth! (Or if it was grey, it could be a five-spotted hawk moth)

[@Thatonedude917]

@@squeersquid1107 Definitely that first one, it had me fooled until it landed on a flowerpot

[@squeersquid1107]

Nice :D

[@matthoward8546]

maybe a clear wing?

[@wesleytrout4931]

First time I saw one of those really threw me off. Had no idea something like that existed. Same with the bumblebee moths.

[@AspenAren]

Wow, she looks like a cartoon! Almost like she has little highlights in her eyes. Adorable!

[@His_name_is_spartie_thesinkcat]

As a monarch butterfly mom, i approve.

[@TauntsForDays]

Its amazing the temperment on this freshly hatched moth, just sitting there completely fine with being handled.

[@MoonyCat]

These moths and caterpillars are literally something from an alternate fantasy land. Fluffy, adorable little winged puppies

[@mildlymarvelous]

My family knows a guy who used to breed Luna Moths. He gave us a dozen eggs, and we were able to get the majority to adulthood! So cool!

[@MaizeCornGod]

I hate to give you this fact Luna moths don't have mouths

[@buttonsbox2476]

@@MaizeCornGod It’s a bit sad honestly.

[@danInRealife]

They look like cute Kaiju's! In the larvae stage or caterpillar form they look bad ass! 🤗

[@normanreed2652]

An absolutely beautiful moth!!!

[@IronGoldie]

Beautiful moths, and they're really impressive in caterpillar form as well.

[@Jacqarts]

Never judge the caterpillar by its appearances, They might transform into something gorgeous.

[@squeersquid1107]

The caterpillar is also gorgeous

[@Jacqarts]

@@squeersquid1107 I know

[@chichou7]

@@squeersquid1107 eh

[@beverlystevens955]

But don't always touch the caterpillar some are very painful and some even lethal

[@squeersquid1107]

Ik! But thanks :D

[@StudioKelpie1993]

I love knowing that there are more types of Moths that are so amazing and adorable looking

[@EternalDawn]

it had its legs crossed like a polite Lady. truly a royal.

[@AmeliaEarhart537]

Maybe it's Queen Elizabeth 😁😂

[@wladynoszhighlights5989]

It's unreal how something so beautiful and stunning can turn out from a simple all black coccon! ❤️🖤💜

[@darrellcook8253]

What comes first? The moth ? Who laid the eggs? Beautiful moth although I'd bet it would taste awful. Don't eat moths kids. Anything that can't make up its mind up concerning it's physical shape tastes bad.

[@IronianKnight]

The dark cocoon is all style, darling, look at those gorgeous colors emerging from the unassuming changing booth

[@coolpoolbymatthew]

*Yup*

[@echothefreak9396]

I just moved to the town next to me a month ago was was delighted to find that there were a bunch of fluffy moths in my area! I don’t know why there weren’t any in my old town, but the ones I see at my new house are really big and fluffy 🥰

[@whatsagoodusername823]

"Okay, let's check on the pupas" Moth: "Mom, I couldn't sleep..."

[@whatyouwant2155]

Theres 2 types of bugs: Straight up horror and a fluffy plushy

[@megan00b8]

That's an absolutely gorgeous moth. I love huge insect because of how alien and unique they look. I mean, small insects also look that way just as much, but before I got a phone with macro camera it was really hard to see. That giant caterpillar is for me an absolutely amazing sight, not as cute, but probably even cooler than the moth it becomes.

[@thegamingkeyblade7066]

Everyone else: How adorable! Me: Panicked screaming

[@mariaboletsis3188]

WHOA!! It's Mothra!!!

[@kingLorshi]

It really looks like a stuffed animal. It's adorable in all stages, spiny or not

[@darkraven4467]

That’s definitely the coolest looking moth I’ve ever seen! I love the colors!

[@High-testosterone-human.]

Smash

[@user-go8fh6sx1j]

omg they are so pretty! i love all bugs even the ugly ones, actually, especially the ugly ones. i also love butterflies and tarantulas

[@TheGuyWithTheSniper]

Even as a severe entemophobe/arachnophobe, I love moths. I'll squish a spider or a centipede but if there's a moth in the house, I'll always catch and release. Caught one in the middle of the night one time and kept it until morning when I could release it outside under a bush to keep it safe from birds. I love these floofy little sky bunnies so much

[@fr3dr02]

Beautiful creatures 😮 The metamorphosis is truly a fascinating event 😊

[@aliciatheorion5487]

I love moths, such gorgeous creatures they are 💕

[@thirdcoinedge]

I normally don't like hairy insects. Especially hairy spiders. But this...I like this. Never knew moths could seem so cuddly.

[@blackdiopside5261]

She's so beautiful!! And she's crossing her legs❤

[@makiiavely]

This is one of the most beautiful animals I've ever seen, so glad you could breed them

[@PaulHobbs23]

Amazing colors! So adorable.

[@whodat4124]

OMG she's so beautiful!

[@Gxjx_Sxtxru]

I LOVE moths!! They give me so much happiness at how beautiful and adorable they are and this is a true beauty!!

[@AnnA32123]

Я так восхищаюсь природой!!! Каждым живим существом !!! Ведь она такая разная и по своему уникальна !!!

[@the_carnivore]

Абсолютно согласен с Вами

[@Saniagud]

Чур меня чур

[@joerock7657]

Every time I see a moth I automatically start singing human behavior from bjork

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

What a gorgeous creature, and she's just chilling on your hand, happy as can be. Neat!

[@Graphomite]

Beautiful little beast. I love the colors and patterns. It's so pleasant. Their caterpillar larvae are so gnarly looking by contrast. But equally cool.

[@TheKenAkie]

Cute fluffy moth 😍🥰

[@creamcheness1115]

Moths and butterflies are my passion and I love the colors of these moths. I can’t wait to add a specimen to my collection.

[@nevereverforever0010-uf9su]

I have always loooved moths... these are super cool... so cool learning more

[@Mrmidknight-yx9pg]

He looks like the type of plushie you'd see in a pharmacy

[@brianweatherman1207]

Don't know why but I've always loved moths. I had a gorgeous moth for a while I was taking care of that had the most beautiful colors. Definitely not as big as this moth but still pretty big. It had these shapes on it that looked like eyes on its wings. So cool!!

[@Waiting4Him111]

You're not fooling me! Thats a fire pokemon.

[@khrystleooo6994]

GORGEOUS creature and her pupae are huge! Thanks for sharing ❤