Lime Hawk-Moth
One morning I saw that moth at the entrance of the factory. I was in a hurry to reach the office and I did not stop to make a photo. Later at lunch time I went back and to my surprise the moth was still there. I thought it was dead. Also I thought the wings were broken, but they were rather symetrical.
Let's find out what kind of moth is that, shall we?
Searching the net and it was easy to identify it - Lime Hawk-moth. Its colour resembles the bark of a tree. They are wide spread across Europe and in some places in Asia. Females are brownish while males tend to be greener. However I am not sure if this one is female or male. Although it is more brown there are some greenish parts on the wings. Besides I read that the males have upward curving abdomen which makes me think this specimen to be male. In any case I think I found an interesting moth to show for #butterflyday, hosted by @whatisnew.
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This butterfly is huge.. How I wish I could lay my hands on it
What a weird butterfly..
It is big one. First time I saw it. Glad you like it. :-)
What an interesting moth I don't think I have ever seen one like that
I am not sure this one can be found in America.
Maybe not I have travelled a lot and not seen them anywhere or not noticed them should I say
Wow! What an awesome moth! I bet you wouldn't be able to see it if it was on a bark of a tree. You were lucky that it stayed around for your to get photos of it and great photos they are. Thanks for sharing this interesting moth and for using #butterflyday tag. : )
Yes, I think I was lucky. Butterflies and moths are all around us, but sometimes we miss seeing them.
That’s an interesting looking moth, Neli. I thought it’s wings were broken at first.
Yeah, it has starnge wings.