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Polyphemus Moth

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As I was making Beer Munchies in my kitchen, I heard a light thumping on the window.  Thinking it might be the wind picking up (it was raining) or hail or something, I opened the curtain and saw this gorgeous, huge freaking moth.  I looked him (her, actually, I think) and discovered she was part of the giant silkmoth family called Polyphemus, after the Greek Cyclops.  and those "eyes" on her wings--the center circle is transparent--like a dragonfly's wings! 

I fell in love with this beautiful little creature.    Well, little to me.  Huge among moths!  I was absolutely enchanted.

I'd had a lousy night and this moth, who obliged willingly enough when I offered my hand to crawl on, improved my mood tenfold.

I hope you enjoy this picture which my little friend held so agreeably still for.  Oh, and I shut off the florescent light that was attracting her.  littler insects can bounce off the window, no problem, but I didn't want her to get more hurt than she already is.  (Her wings, at the bottom.)

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