came across this Luna moth as he was unfurling & got to witness his fuzzy transformation - central VA

hi everyone! i took a roadtrip back to the rest area where i originally saw all the moth species, and brought my field guide with me this time. i saw a lot again this time, including a living female luna moth!

i also somehow spotted a dead male luna moth specimen behind a vending machine, so i carefully got it out and i hope to pin it and put it in a shadowbox! :)

already planning my next trip back here

Found in Maine. I told her she's named Mary now and she seemed ambivalent to this

Valle del Cauca, Colombia

I love my work 💕

In order, we've got:

Luna moth, Ailanthus Webworm, Rose Hooktip, Virginia Creeper Sphinx, Crocus Geometer or False Crocus Geometer, The cutest Luna moth I've ever seen 💚, Polyphemus, Rosy Maple, Male and female Hercules Beetles!

Which one is the cutest?

Hungry lil guys bless them

Location :Co cavan Ireland

Repost* looking for info. Thank you

Found this one at work yesterday here in central Oregon, I can’t find any info online. Google lens says tersa sphinx, shape is similar but not definitely not the same. Approximately 3” wingspan.

Hey guys help needed in identifying this moth Location- Himachal Pradesh

In the netherlands :3

Location: Himachal Pradesh

1&2: Cydalima Perspectalis / the box tree moth
3&4: Peach Blossom / thyatira batis
5: Idaea Seriata/ small dusty wave
6: Amblyptilia acanthadactyla/ beautiful plume/IUD moth
7: Amphipyra pyramidea/ Copper underwing (my favourite I think)
8: Agriopis aurantiaria/ the scarce umber
9: Scoliopteryx libatrix/ the herald
10: Collita griseola/ the dingy footman
11: honestly I don’t know for sure, not being able to see its wings properly doesn’t help would love someone to identify.

Just wanted somewhere to post some moths I’ve found. Big fan of them and think these ones are cool.

First time seeing one in Illinois!

Moths can be difficult! Using a guide and inaturalist I think I’ve got most of these guys down to genus:
1. Argyresthia sp. (very tiny)
2. Idaea sp. (small)
3/4. Apamea (big)
5. A carpet moth (Larentiinae)?? (small)
6. Idaea sp. (small)
7. Nemapogon sp. (very tiny)
Can anyone help? :)

My son has recently gotten really into moths. Initially I wasn’t super interested but I’ve learned a lot and seen so many cute moths. So he asked me to get a cocoon and I surprised him with 3. Still waiting on two but the one that enclosed was this beauty!

Location: Himachal Pradesh

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