Nature Large Moth Hanging on the Window

Large Moth Hanging on the Window · **5 Likes**

My wife alerted me to this moth while cleaning the windows. Based on internet search, appears to be a Polyphemus Moth, First photo shot with Sigma 170-500, second and third photos shot with Sigma 17-70. Pardon the grimy windows.

**angkymac** · 08-16-2021, 01:20 PM

Huge beast!
I found one like that in the tropics; didn't think they would be here in this northern part of the world.
I think I like what that 17-70 did the best--the middle shot especially.
Angky.

**Sailor** · 08-16-2021, 01:39 PM

Now that's a moth with presence - great shots of a creature that creepy and cool at the same time.

Jer

**Rense** · 08-16-2021, 01:45 PM

Wonderful!

**MikeNArk** · 08-16-2021, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Huge beast!
I found one like that in the tropics; didn't think they would be here in this northern part of the world.
I think I like what that 17-70 did the best--the middle shot especially.
Angky.

Don't think I've seen one before. Had the. 170-500 on the camera when noticed the moth. Glad I took the shot because it hasn't spread it swings since then. Thanks for you comments. The 17 -70 did give the best detail.

---------- Post added 08-16-21 at 03:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

Now that's a moth with presence - great shots of a creature that creepy and cool at the same time.

Jer

It is big, hard to miss. Thanks for viewing and your comments.

---------- Post added 08-16-21 at 03:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rense

Wonderful!

They you much for you comment.

**eaglem** · 08-16-2021, 03:52 PM

That is one big Moth

**MikeNArk** · 08-16-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

That is one big Moth

Very big. Around 6 Inch wing span. Thanks for your comment.

Last edited by MikeNArk; 08-19-2021 at 08:13 AM.

**Mr. Ed** · 08-16-2021, 06:13 PM

Belongs in Jurassic Park!

**MikeNArk** · 08-16-2021, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Mr. Ed

Belongs in Jurassic Park!

Agree. Thanks for viewing and your comment.

**dipo 1** · 08-17-2021, 01:12 PM

Great shot but bet your trouble for mentioning the dirty windows.

**MikeNArk** · 08-17-2021, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by dipo 1

Great shot but bet your trouble for mentioning the dirty windows.

I hope not. She was outside cleaning some dust off the front windows when she found this moth. Rather than disturb it she let me get the photos. Thanks for your insightful comments.

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08-16-2021, 01:20 PM	#2
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 6,321	Huge beast! I found one like that in the tropics; didn't think they would be here in this northern part of the world. I think I like what that 17-70 did the best--the middle shot especially. Angky.

08-16-2021, 01:39 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 25,451	Now that's a moth with presence - great shots of a creature that creepy and cool at the same time. Jer

08-16-2021, 01:45 PM	#4
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Wonderful!

08-16-2021, 03:23 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,199 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Huge beast! I found one like that in the tropics; didn't think they would be here in this northern part of the world. I think I like what that 17-70 did the best--the middle shot especially. Angky. Don't think I've seen one before. Had the. 170-500 on the camera when noticed the moth. Glad I took the shot because it hasn't spread it swings since then. Thanks for you comments. The 17 -70 did give the best detail. ---------- Post added 08-16-21 at 03:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor Now that's a moth with presence - great shots of a creature that creepy and cool at the same time. Jer It is big, hard to miss. Thanks for viewing and your comments. ---------- Post added 08-16-21 at 03:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rense Wonderful! They you much for you comment.

08-16-2021, 03:52 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 40,487	That is one big Moth

08-16-2021, 06:07 PM	#7
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,199 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem That is one big Moth Very big. Around 6 Inch wing span. Thanks for your comment. Last edited by MikeNArk; 08-19-2021 at 08:13 AM.

08-16-2021, 06:13 PM	#8
Mr. Ed Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 550	Belongs in Jurassic Park!

08-16-2021, 06:45 PM	#9
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,199 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mr. Ed Belongs in Jurassic Park! Agree. Thanks for viewing and your comment.

08-17-2021, 01:12 PM	#10
dipo 1 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 353	Great shot but bet your trouble for mentioning the dirty windows.

08-17-2021, 07:19 PM	#11
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,199 Original Poster	Originally posted by dipo 1 Great shot but bet your trouble for mentioning the dirty windows. I hope not. She was outside cleaning some dust off the front windows when she found this moth. Rather than disturb it she let me get the photos. Thanks for your insightful comments.

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