Geraldine
Martian Member
(See Ivan's great photo on Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory thread.)
We went over there today and saw this wonderful moth. I've waited most of my life for that. I saw a picture when I was about six, and have wanted to see one ever since.
It was a perfect specimen, they said female, they are releasing it tonight. It was waiting next to one of the traps.
It was so solid and sturdy looking. Strong wings, with velvety markings in rust and blue-grey and purplish-black. Blue-grey body as thick as my finger, with orange sides, matching the orange of the underwings. White and gold rings on the legs, and hooks. Huge black eyes.
I know! There's a photo! I just need to talk about it!o
We went over there today and saw this wonderful moth. I've waited most of my life for that. I saw a picture when I was about six, and have wanted to see one ever since.
It was a perfect specimen, they said female, they are releasing it tonight. It was waiting next to one of the traps.
It was so solid and sturdy looking. Strong wings, with velvety markings in rust and blue-grey and purplish-black. Blue-grey body as thick as my finger, with orange sides, matching the orange of the underwings. White and gold rings on the legs, and hooks. Huge black eyes.
I know! There's a photo! I just need to talk about it!o