If you like bugs, you might find this over-sized moth a benign presence. If you don’t, well…I suppose you could bring out the extra large fly swatter.
Mothra, a giant moth-like creature, was the nemesis of Godzilla in the old Japanese sci-fi movies. Remember those? Did you ever spend a rainy Saturday afternoon watching old sci-fi flicks?
I doubt this little guy, seen here on my porch, could stand up to Godzilla, but I found him rather beautiful. I would say his wingspan was just under three inches.
This photo is submitted for Ed’s Sunday Stills Challenge: Going Buggy. Feel free to join any time!
Terri! Oh yes I remember watching Godzilla on Saturday mornings! And hmm this giant moth could make friends with my Stinkbug :))
Have a great start to your Monday !!
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I so thought of you, Lia, when I found this photo for the challenge! He was clinging to my screen door and shocked me when I initially opened the door, pretty big moth.
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Oh thanks for thinking of me! I’m honored:))) I can imagine your shock to find this moth on your screen door … It’s almost as big as a small bird !!
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I think it is called hummingbird moth as it is often mistaken for hummingbird
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Oh, interesting! I can see that, thanks, Betty Louise 🙂
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I was also told that the hummingbird moth emerges from the tomato horn worm! Very cool!
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I loved Mothra!. Thanks for the memory. I wonder if I can find this at the Red Box.
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Hi April, nice to hear from you! I bet you could find these old DVDs in the library or at the dollar store 🙂
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Mothra- lol quite a blast from the past!
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Three inches is rather good sized, Terri. I remember those old movies. All aliens in those days seemed to be giant insects for some reason.
janet
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He’s so pretty! The only bugs I can tolerate are moths and butterflies!
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Lovely moth Terri. And I did love watching Sci-Fi classics when growing up (still do when I have the chance). Thanks for the memories.
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Thank you Lisa! Nice to know you are a sci-fi buff 🙂
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