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Bred ex ova. (May 2007)The male is quite different: [link]
The larva: young [link] and full grown [link]
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Moths scare the shit out of me
But why are they all so beautiful?? > <
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That is the question...
But they are absolutely harmless.
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It is indeed
Yeah, I know they are, but they look so creepy! I'll never hurt one though
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Yes, I agree, stunning creature indeed...
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this photo has been featured in "Backyard Beauties and Critters" in my journal thank you for lending your art to this project..
Luca
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I'm actually speechless... hahaha
so beautiful!!!
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So beautiful creature, I agree
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Wow! That's a great shot! Waht a beautiful desing, congrats!
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Thank you!
The subject is highly photogenic ...
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Indeed! I've never seen a moth like that before! One tends to subestimate moths... 
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I think you can find such moths in your country, maybe not this specific species but closely related ones. The genius Automeris is specific from North and central America.
But never touch their caterpillars, they are highly stinging!
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Oh! I may know of what are you talking about... the catterpillar are likes spiked and burn the skin at touch, or not?
You know alot, it's great to find someone who likes insects and knows so much about them
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Yes, exactly. The caterpillars have stinging hairs and they can be very painful. [link]
Thank you! It is always a pleasure to share. And I love insects (particularly butterflies and moths) since I was a child...
You are very lucky: there are many beautiful butterflies and moths in your country, amongst the most wonderful species in the world!
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That's very nice! Since lots of people don't like insects, it's very interesting to find someone who likes them and knows so much about them 
Yes, this country has tons of marvelous insects, it's a ppleasure to admire nature's beautiful desings ^_^
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People often don't like what they don't know! As far I am concerned, I love them, that's true, but I know only a very little about them.
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That's true! Keep on the great shots
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Glad caught this at *Insect-Lovers-Club and a fave of course
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Thank you very much
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Ooh O.o I wish they had them here..
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Very interesting all the color variation on the forewing there. The female Io moths we raised were almost a uniform rust color.
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I suppose there are many subspecies. Unfortunately I don't remember the origin of the livestock...
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Ah yes, I apologize for forgetting that you would be importing it, I just took for granted that its a local here. But yes, its a shame you don't remeber as I am quite interesting to know where it came from.
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Well, I have got the eggs from a German breeder... But I think the origin of the livestock was rather Central America, maybe Costa-Rica.
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