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05-07-2006, 06:41 PM
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| | | Giant Moth
A while back I found an absolutely huge moth in my hall way. Being too chicken to take it out myself I got a friend who captured it in a pint glass and released it. It lieterally looked the size of a small bird. I live in kent and would love to see one again. Does anyone know what sort of moth this could have been and what I cound do to attract them to my garden?
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05-07-2006, 06:47 PM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
Humming bird hawk moth perchance - though they are pretty rare they have been seen.
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05-07-2006, 06:57 PM
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Or privet hawk moth perhaps. Get them in our garden.ww
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05-07-2006, 07:13 PM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
Definitely a hawk-moth of some kind. If you want to identify it browse the names on this website address http://ukmoths.org.uk/search.php?entry=hawk-moth. Sure you will find out what it is, regards Nicola. |
06-07-2006, 09:40 AM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
Try Hawkmoths (especially Privet & Convolvulus, although I'm not sure either of these would fit in a pint glass), Old Lady, Copper Underwing, Large Yellow Underwing, Emporer, Oak Eggar and Fox moths (the last three unlikely) |
06-07-2006, 11:40 AM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
I'd guess at Privet Hawk, simply because there seem to be plenty about at the moment.
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07-07-2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by henrya I'd guess at Privet Hawk, simply because there seem to be plenty about at the moment.
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Would you believe I've never seen one? Where would I be likely to find one? And how?
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07-07-2006, 12:52 PM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
well my boss caught one when mothing (overnight light trap) in Oxford...... |
07-07-2006, 12:59 PM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
Well, I don't think there are many people who could go out and find one at the drop of a hat - but if you are in an area where there are plenty of privet hedges, leave a window open and the light on, and as well as millions of mossies, and daddy-long legs and assorted other flying creatures, you may get one of these. But they're big beasts, and you'll know when one has entered the room! Alternatively, a walk round at night looking at what is flying round security lights might produce results (including getting arrested!). Or find your local moth group and go out with them one night.
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07-07-2006, 01:47 PM
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| | | Re: Giant Moth
Local Moth Group? As much as I love insects and stuff, I doubt I could join a Moth Club! Do a lot of tight-fisted men go and just open their wallets?
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