Saturniid moths! :D

[Zephyr]

These are my second favorite bugs. I absolutely adore the size, colors, and habits of the caterpillars. All you do is feed them and all they do is eat, poop, and grow! So cute!

H. cecropia

C. splendens sinaloensis

A. io

A. luna

 

[Alex]

wow those A. luna are just so beautiful....kinda mystical.

 

[cindy]

Now that is neat!! I love the top photo.. what a cool looking guy.. and a luna moth!! Awesome!

 

[Ozymandias]

that last picture just makes me think of doctor dolittle

 

[Zephyr]

Several weeks later...

C. splendens sinaloensis

 

[cindy]

Those are HUGE!! What awesome looking creatures!!

 

[macbrush]

Hey you! Give me something to eat while you're handling me!