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Eupackardia calleta
The moth was found as a cocoon on a sage bush and then a couple months later hatched.The moth is uncommon but commonly found in the area from time to time.The moth has black wings with four triangle.The moth also has lots of cool designs and pink stripes.The moth looks like a atlas moth or a Rothschild silkmoth.
Bushes and shrubs in South Texas
It was a large male
Spotted on Jan 28, 2020
Submitted on Jan 28, 2020
3 Comments
Thanks, Tukup(:
BTW- I see you've included it in the 2019 Best Wildlife Photo - Species Interactions Special! The pictures for this mission should show interaction between two species. I realize it is on your hand, but I don't think that is what is meant 😊 Keep up the great shot though. You'll catch some that do qualify. Most importantly, have fun interacting with nature.
Neat colors Ornithoptera. Pristine condition. You must have been waiting, camera in hand, for it to crawl out of its cocoon 😊 I don't think I've come across that particular color before. Thanks for sharing. Also, great notes.