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Promethea Silk Moths

Callosamia promethea

Description:

Male and female Promethea moths at night after a few hours of mating. They are hanging out, sharing and cuddling. But most likely exhausted,

Habitat:

Woods/lawn line - bushes

Notes:

Same two previous mating Promethea moths about 4-5 hours later.

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2 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Fantastic moment!!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on May 16, 2012
Submitted on May 18, 2012

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