Thursday, July 17, 2008

Hitchhiker

Colin picked up up a hitchhiker in the grocery store parking lot this morning. After much research this beast (that's a nearly 3 inch wingspread!) turns out to be a Royal Walnut Moth...the Royal Walnuts of Georgia to be sure. He/She? is free now somewhere in my backyard. Click on the photo for a closeup!

7 comments:

my croft said...

wow. a winged longhorn.

Karoda said...

those colours are inspiring! as well as the size of that thing!

suzietee said...

I don't usually refer to insects as beautiful, but this one is very pretty - so big!!!!

linda said...

you dyed that sucker!! :) gorgeous...

Anonymous said...

The Moth is beautiful. The colors are inspiring, aren't they. :-)

Anonymous said...

Love the color and texture! Is this your next quilt?

Carole said...

Goodness Deb, as I take another look at this 'critter' my stomach churns, the same feeling as being on a high ledge and looking down.
Sure don't like them, but the colors are beautiful!!
Yes, i am inspired!
Carole