This is the second time I found a moth this size.They come to the window at night and land on the screen.Im not sure what kind it is but the body is bigger than any insect Ive ever encountered living here in washington for over 30 years.
This is the biggest moth I ever seen.
by poopoos1 (Subscribe)
Posted on: Jul 21, 2008 at 1:42 AM PST
Channel: Pets & Wildlife
Location: DesMoines
Seen bigger at my school- their big moths that migrate only i forget the name, and their grey. They sit the whole day or mabye a couple they fly away and die. The little kids at my school either freak out or start smashing them.
Aslo you drew trogdor the burninater wrong. he is on your palm, my friend made the video. You forgot the wings and arm. :P TROGDOR RULES!
That's not a Cecropia, it's a Polyphemus, one of the largest of the State-side Giant Silk Moths (the Atlas moth = world's largest) . They aren't supposed to be common in western Washington. Are you sure you're not in Des Moines Iowa?? :P
We get 'em in Poulsbo. I measured one 6" across on my deck a couple of years ago.
Shirley W. says ...
On Monday, Jul 21 at 6:44 AM
I've only seen one myself. I believe that is a Cecropia moth and here is a link for more info... http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1insects/cecropia.html