What a find! Imperial moths!

Walking to the compost pile this weekend Jennifer found these amazing moths!  These moths are giant silkworm moths called Imperial Moths: Eacles imperialis.  The mouth parts are vestigial, hence these guys and gals live only a short life.  A week is about their duration, but my is it glorious! 

See why they're "giant" silkworm moths?

So incredible!  We waited for a long while to see them fly, but alas they stayed put later than we stayed awake. :)

Check here for a caterpillar picture. Happy mothing/caterpillaring!