Moths can be quite beautiful

Butterflies and moths are related, and moths can be just as beautiful as butterflies

A Ceanothus Silkmoth (Hyalophora euryalus), is one of the larger moths that frequent this area and have a wingspan up to 130mm (5.1”).  The adult flies from April to July.  This moth was photographed in a Louis Creek garden.

A Ceanothus Silkmoth (Hyalophora euryalus), is one of the larger moths that frequent this area and have a wingspan up to 130mm (5.1”). The adult flies from April to July. This moth was photographed in a Louis Creek garden.

 

 

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