Thursday, June 24, 2010

Mothra Lives

Arthur spotted this beast on our exterior wall today. It looked like a tarantula carrying a large piece of bark on its back.

I used my telephoto lens because I was scared to get too close.

Once I saw how furry it is in the hi-res photo, I can't decide if I should run screaming or snuggle it.
Decide for yourself:


3 comments :

Momsie said...

Run screaming!

Amboy Observer said...

Mother's advice noted.

It's a Polyphemus moth, by the by:
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/07/12/mating-polyphemus-moths-5/

Bop-op said...

It looks like your visitor is a male, because of the large fluffy antennae.