Anyone know about large moths & butterflies?
 

Had a shock this morning when I went to the kitchen widnow and found this .
Its about 5" across and 3" long!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...6Image0002.jpg

The cats had a go at it overnight but its still alive. It may have been pink but has faded a lot.
Is it from the UK? We've got some orchids growing on the windowsill - could it have been a pupae in the soil?

Nick

Looks like a "Death's Head Hawk moth"

Is there like a small skull shape on it's thorax? I can't tell from the photo?

They do live in the UK.

Alcazar

It looks like a Privet Hawk Moth to me. The caterpillars feed on Privet leaves, hence the name. They are fairly common in England and Wales.

Let him go then. Won't do any harm.

Les

he's a beauty :D

Did you manage to find his mini walking stick too? it's been years since i last saw him in my mates wallet?:wonder: :lol1:

Yup, spot on. Sphinx ligustri, largest British moth.

Horrible nasty things, yuk yuk yuk.

I hate having to have the windows open in summer, all the bugs get in and I swear they follow me 'cos I'm so pale I look like the moon. :(

Isn't that the type from 'Silence of the Lambs'?....:wonder:

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Fcuk me!..... if some bloke approaches with said c0ck between legs... I suggest you DO ONE......................:thumb:

I found some piccies of what they are meant to look like and ours is a bit sad compared with one in good condition.
The cats must have been chasing it around all night and it looks a bit "moth eaten".
Its now been let loose for those worried about it.

Nick

What is it with bints and 'creepy crawlies':confused: What harm can a moth do to you really?

Duuuurrrrr! :rolleyes:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6636/mothra38ua.jpg