Huge Moth

[Tyler Holm]

What kinda moth are we dealing with here? Its about 3/4 as wide as the brick in the background and just as tall. It was massive. I'd say it was 2.5" tall by 5" wide. Largest I've seen. Larger than several species of birds.

Also notice the little yellow egg-like sacks below it. What are those?

It didn't seem to mind be getting about 15 inches from it to take that last picture.

[Dotch]

Tyler,

I think what you've got is a female imperial moth. After Googling and looking at some internet photos, the little yellow globes are eggs. The female is much larger than the male. The larvae are usually light green but can be tan to dark brown. They feed on oak, maple, pine, sycamore, Sweet Gum and sassafrass. Apparently they don't eat bricks. There is one brood per year. Very nice pic!

[ddp]

Siiillleennccee of the lllaaammmbbb....

[big musk411]

Sweet Moth, did you try it for bait?

Here is a big bug for you! We thought that they were Bats at first. Look at the chompers

[83walleye]

Stonefly - trout and smallies go nuts for these things - especially after dark on top!

[MJBo]

Thats what happens when a hellgramite grows up. Pinchers are pretty intimidating and when a hellgramite pinches you you know it.