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An Exceptional Guest

This year’s 4th of July holiday included a welcome extra day off, giving me time for a few garden “chores”.  I just replaced a blade on one of my Felco pruners and was testing them out on the coral honeysuckle that grows around my rain tank.  An odd leaf attracted my attention … do you see it?
CamoMothJuly2010
It’s a Eumorpha pandorus, also known as a Pandora Sphinx moth or camouflage moth.  Here’s a peek at the underside, too.
CamoUndersideJuly2010 
In my garden, 2010’s been a great year for Lepidoptera, especially giant swallowtails.  But this?!!  WOW.  I have no idea where it came from or how I happened to see it, but it was certainly an honored guest.   
Anyone see these regularly in their garden or know their migration route? 

Comments

vbdb said…
A face only an entomologist could love? Thanks, Wizzie, for understanding.
Bob said…
I don't think they migrate but I could be wrong. I have a lot more fish if you need any. And I have your trellis as well. Are you coming to the next Go go? I will bring it if you are.
vbdb said…
I'd love more fish, but my partner in ponds is certain we have enough. We also have a tiny new frog, as well as the old one who's been with us for 3 years (?) now.

Probably need to make a trip out your way to pick up the trellis. Wanted to ask you about the possibility of making a small gate, too.
LindaCTG said…
Wow, thanks for posting this! I'll keep an eye out in my garden. I'm seeing insects that have never been here before.
Anonymous said…
That is so cool. I've never seen one in my garden. Thanks for bringing it/her? to our attention.~~Dee
vbdb said…
Dee, you're so welcome. Thanks for dropping by.

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