Leopard Moth – Zeuzera pyrina
What a surprise finding this big moth (about 2 inches, 5 centimeters) right in front of our door one morning: a Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina – Blausieb or Kastanienbohrer). One of the German names describes it very nicely “Blausieb” means “blue sieve” because the blue dots are shining blue-ish in the sun.
What I only saw when I looked at the photos is that she lay her eggs right there on the floor – I assume that those yellow little things are eggs.
I moved here then a little bit to the rim of a pot.
Part of “The Moth and Me #13”
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They are beautiful moths. One evening a couple of years ago, I had several under my porch light, but that is the one and only time I’ve seen Leopard Moths. Great post!
Wow, Marvin, having a bunch of them must be spectacular!
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