Tuesday, August 17, 2010

A Bug By Any Other Name.....

But I'd certainly like to know what this is called - this creature that found itself outside my door. I have never seen one before but I thought it was pretty interesting so I told it not to move while I went inside to grab my camera.

UPDATE:  Ailanthus Webworm Moth - thanks to nephew's wife!



10 comments:

Christina said...

Glad it stayed around so you could get your camera. :) I don't know what it is, but I like the coloring.

bentonflocke said...

cool captured!

Mari said...

He's very well behaved to stay there for you! :)
I've never seen one before - so colorful!

Sujomi said...

I've seen a bug like that around here once or twice, but I don't know what it is. Great close up!ch

Maike said...

amazing shot of an interesting creature!!

Maike said...

amazing shot of an interesting creature!!

Unknown said...

uiii amazing.... great shot!

Michelle said...

What a neat bug!

Adrienne Zwart said...

I saw this a couple days after you posted, but I wasn't able to leave a comment that day. I love the depth of field and his bright colors.

Debra said...

Wow, I'm impressed...it listened to you and stayed there, until you came back with your camera. LOL This is a great shot! I love the red, yellow and black colors on it!