I'm glad you moved him into the shade. Were there any pollen/nectar/water sources nearby? Hopefully the little guy recovered. thanks for caring and helping the moth. You have a kind, caring, loving soul.
Yes, we are in a construction zone so the landscaping isn't finished yet. There is a ditch along the side that I think still has some water. He's so beautiful. When his wings are closed he looks like crumpled brown paper but when the wings open the eyes actually glint in the sun as though they actually blink. According to the description this is about as far north as they come. I hope he recovers. He doesn't look injured but seems unwilling to try to fly.
Hi Greta. Look what showed up on our parking lot. I've never seen one before. So beautiful but He seemed weak and didn't fly . https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/MISC/MOTHS/polyphemus_moth.htm
We moved him off the pavement but...
I'm glad you moved him into the shade. Were there any pollen/nectar/water sources nearby? Hopefully the little guy recovered. thanks for caring and helping the moth. You have a kind, caring, loving soul.
Yes, we are in a construction zone so the landscaping isn't finished yet. There is a ditch along the side that I think still has some water. He's so beautiful. When his wings are closed he looks like crumpled brown paper but when the wings open the eyes actually glint in the sun as though they actually blink. According to the description this is about as far north as they come. I hope he recovers. He doesn't look injured but seems unwilling to try to fly.
That is so cool! I'd love to see one of these beautiful creatures. I hope he recovers.
He's gone now so here's hoping. :)