hello, attached are a few photos of an unusual looking moth found in my backyard in hollywood, florida. at first glance, i thought it was just a dead leaf. when i went to shake it off my ferns it moved ever so slightly startling me. after taking a closer look at it, i realized it … Read more
breeding huntsman spider Hi, Your site was very helpful with identifying my pet spider. I think it is a huntsman or giant crab spider and definitely a female. Only her breeding behavior doesn’t match the description. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, and a friend found the spider in her basement. Instead of killing it she … Read more
Luna Moth Took a pic of this Luna Moth on February 27, 2007, just north of Houston, Tx Lynne Hi Lynne, This is the first official Luna Moth photo we have received this year, and it is a gorgeous photo. Ed. Note: (04/01/2007) We have been receiving countless letters and images of Luna Moths from … Read more
what is this bug? This bug is in Washington State. Do you know what it is Amanda Hi Amanda, This is a Plume Moth. We have been getting numerous photos from around the world lately of different species of Plume Moths.
big pupa Hi there? Got any ideas about the identity of this pupa? I found it on the ground outside of my house in mid coast Maine on March 31st. It’s alive, that is, when I move it, it scratches around inside and actually will roll across the table top like a Mexican Jumping Bean. … Read more
We love your site Thanks for helping us identify this beautiful visitor. The whole neighborhood has been by to visit to admire the beauty. Emily Bangle Nacogdoches, Texas Hi Emily, We got so many Luna Moth sightings in March, we decided to make it the Bug of the Month for April. We are happy the … Read more