Polyphemus Moth

The patterns on the wings of the Polyphemus moth are fascinating.

This photo shows what I believe may be the intended affect: a scary

face to scare away predators. This moth and about a dozen more I

raised from eggs that I collected from a single female. I had to

feed the bright green caterpillars fresh leaves every day until they

spun their cocoons. You can see a photo of one of the caterpillars

in this album. I documented the entire life cycle on film,

including the adults emerging from the cocoons. It was quite an

education. I even found information on the internet on how to raise

Polyphemus moths. Your comments would be welcome. Thanks, Don

Paulson

I love the creative composition, and sharpness here. I viewed your entire portfolio, and was delighted. Your body of work is quite excellent. Thanks!

Very well done!

Regards

Wonderful detail.

Really beautiful !!

 

Don you don´t take photography lightly. Your pictures show a good sence on locations and opportunities in nature that hint a pre-conceived preparation to make a picture. Keeping moth larvae to make a picture upon hatching shows that.

 

Great work man!

 

Leo Garcia / Venezuela

My god! You deserve an 8 on originality for this one.

Very good. Keep on Paulson.