This spectacular moth rested on one of my neighbors' hickory trees for quite a while. The photo was taken from my yard, so its not as good a shot as it could have been. This was the early afternoon/late morning when I spied him. He most likely had just emerged from his cocoon and was waiting for his wings to dry. These moths do all their eating in their caterpillar stage. As winged beauties, they mate and die within about a week.This guy seems like a natural for jewelry. Found some earrings, a pendant, mounted specimens, but didn't see a brooch that really captured this lovely bug. I'd love a deco-type version to pin on a hat!
