Look what took a break on my Peach Tree

[cheley]

Yay...I did it...now on to the story..I googled this beautiful creature and it is an Atlas Moth, native too Subtropical and tropical areas!! I live in Ohio (10 miles South of Lake Erie), and I have no idea why "he" decided to hang out for awhile on my Peach Tree...for a couple of hours...amazing

[Antares]

Did you resize your photo per the instructions on this site? Maybe try that and then post again.

[cheley]

Did you resize your photo per the instructions on this site? Maybe try that and then post again.

I was able tooo..here's another fantastic view

[GrumpyGramma]

Wow! That's beautiful! I'm glad you got to see it and get your photos. What a rare opportunity.

[Antares]

How cool is that!! About how large do you think he is?

I'm so glad you were able to finally post the pictures; it was worth the wait.

[cheley]

How cool is that!! About how large do you think he is?

I'm so glad you were able to finally post the pictures; it was worth the wait.

"His" wing span was about 5.5 to 6''..It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen..It looked like he had an orange cape of fur on and the antennae looked fake..It was amazing...all my pics are on Flickr I will pm you my email..take a look...also if you googel Atlas Moth you will see more ..thanks

[Jan in CA]

Wow, that is awesome!!

[salmonmac]

What a great picture! Thanks so much for posting it and giving us all a chance to see it. Amazing and beautiful.

[cheley]

What a great picture! Thanks so much for posting it and giving us all a chance to see it. Amazing and beautiful.

You are sooo welcome! I only hope more people take the time too check it out!!!

[livn4them]

Thanks for sharing! He's BEAUTIFUL!!