#macromoths

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

The tiger moth doesn’t roar, but it can squeak! Also known as garden tigers or woolly bears, this species wards off bats by emitting an ultrasonic click, which tells potential predators that they don’t taste good and jams their echolocation.

(Image: A feeding tiger moth (Amata trigonophora) by Marc Newman)

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[coffeenuts]

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia). by Bob Eade https://flic.kr/p/2jmbDFA

[coffeenuts]

Garden Tiger (Arctia caja). by Bob Eade https://flic.kr/p/2jxupbn

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Puss Moth (Cerura vinula). by Bob Eade Male. This is only the 2nd Puss Moth I have seen before. I have been hoping to find the famous caterpillar before but have been unlucky with this. I have planted a Willow in the garden hoping to attract a female to lay eggs on it, but of course, this male won't help with that!! https://flic.kr/p/2ghf755

[labbbugs]

Look at these moths, they are gorgeous!!

More close ups to come!