Canadian Geese at Dawn

Rustic Sphinx Moth (Manduca rustica)

If you have ever wondered what hornworms (often called tomato worms) turn into, this giant Rustic Sphinx Moth (Manduca rustica) is one example. They also turn into the common Sphinx Moth or what is often called the Hummingbird Moth. The big boy was born in the catio this morning, so it’s a Euinox Rustic Sphinx Moth. Laurie saw the kitties looking interested as the moth crawled across the floor (wings not dry enough for it to fly). She snatched it up and put it outside the catio, out of reach of the cats.

Rustic Sphinx Moth on my hand for scale. It was about 3 inches long.

Spunk trying on his Equinox Wings.

Loki started celebrating Equinox with a bit of catermortis. Silver and Glenda are in the background.

Marble Hot & Fresh in Fall colors in Minutes.

A big hand blessing the beginning of Autumn at Dawn.