July 23, 2016July 31, 2016 by photonatureblog

Pink Surprise

I found this little pink colored surprise waiting for me outside my door today and had to share it here. It actually was quite large for moths I’ve seen, this one measuring about 4 inches wingtip to wingtip. Its been a while since I posted, hopefully I’ll have more time the rest of this summer. In the meantime, enjoy nature’s work of art here 🙂

Note: A good friend of mine pointed out that this is probably an Imperial Moth. Here’s a link with more info 🙂

http://www.carolinanature.com/moths/imperialmoth.html

Photo Copyright Jeffrey Foltice pink_moth

30 Comments

evelyn antonysen July 23, 2016 at 6:12 pm

What an unusual colour, and so textural. Great to see you back. Winter here and it’s cold!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:51 pm
  
  Thanks! It was about 93 degrees F here (34 C) in Southwest Michigan yesterday.
  
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wordsfromanneli July 23, 2016 at 6:16 pm

What a design! And so big too. Beautiful.

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:46 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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ksbeth July 23, 2016 at 6:50 pm

wow!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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boyson July 23, 2016 at 7:03 pm

I am glad to see you posting again.

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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Jocelyne July 23, 2016 at 7:14 pm

Amazing !!!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:45 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Eliza Waters July 23, 2016 at 7:23 pm

Nice to see your post, Jeffrey! A beautiful moth and how large it is. It reminds me of black raspberry vanilla ice cream!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:48 pm
  
  Thanks Eliza! Yes it does 🙂
  
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The Trailhead July 23, 2016 at 7:52 pm

Holy smackanoli. I love moths. Great shot!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:48 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 July 23, 2016 at 9:20 pm

Nice to see you again Jeffrey! This is a beautiful moth!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:48 pm
  
  Thanks Clare! 🙂
  
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annelizabethrobertson.com July 23, 2016 at 10:58 pm

It’s amazingly beautiful–almost unnatural it’s so natural… If that makes any sense!

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:47 pm
  
  I thought the same! Thanks! 🙂
  
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cichosza July 24, 2016 at 11:47 am

niesamowita ćma ,jestem pod wrażeniem choć nie lubię ciem 😉

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fauquetmichel July 24, 2016 at 12:44 pm

Did not you research its specie name ?

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:45 pm
  
  The closest I could find was the Rosy Maple moth Dryocampa rubicunda (Fabricius, 1793). But that seems to be too small, because they are said to be about 2 inches ( 5.2 Centimeter ), while this one was about twice at big at 4 inches, 10.16 centimeters. Thanks for asking 🙂
  
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  1. fauquetmichel July 27, 2016 at 6:16 pm
    
    Thank you for your answer.
  2. photonatureblog July 31, 2016 at 4:43 pm
    
    Hi! A friend of mine pointed out this is probably an Imperial moth. I just posted an update. Here is a link to identify it. Thanks! http://www.carolinanature.com/moths/imperialmoth.html
asahjaya July 24, 2016 at 1:06 pm

That’s nature at your doorstep.

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:46 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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kiravelella July 24, 2016 at 1:37 pm

Dusky pink and goldenrod yellow! So pretty.

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1. photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 4:46 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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hitandrun1964 July 24, 2016 at 5:48 pm

Wow! Incredibly beautiful.

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photonatureblog July 24, 2016 at 6:08 pm

Thank you 🙂

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betunada October 8, 2016 at 12:28 pm

agree w/all the positive comments! verrry unusual, unique coloration, etc. !

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