Approximately an hour ago, I heard scrabbling coming from the plastic container on my desk, and lo and behold, the Death’s Head Hawkmoth that had been pupating for the last couple of weeks, finally emerged!
A rare treat.
I draped a cloth over the side to allow the moth purchase to climb out.
It maneuvered into a position where it could hang to allow its wings to dry.
It is still there as I type. Once it is ready for it’s maiden flight I shall release it into the night.
Hope you enjoy the rest of the photos.
Ark.
A Tale Unfolds 
Pretty easy to see where he gets his name.
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Congratulations! Do you know what schools you’re going to enrol him in?
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It’s always a bloody miracle when you get to actually see it happen. We had an influx of Monarch butterflies several years back, and I spend vast amounts of time with the chrysalises, hoping to get a picture of the actual ‘birthing’ but I suspect you need a running camera for that. I never wearied of watching the process.
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Oh wow! Not in the least bit jealous.
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I actually thought of you when I posted this.
One of the cats found the caterpillar and brought it inside.
Glad to see Norwich won yesterday. There’s still a chance for them ….
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Chance? Seriously? No sadly we are just not good enough for the prem, play nice football but that is not going to save us. Unfortunately I can see half the team being sold come relegation, so much young talent. Another season or two together then we could mount a serious attempt to maintain prem status
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We’ll see. With Puki fit, you never know.
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There you go another great win for your boys! Without putting a hex on them they have been a breath of fresh air and put the boot into the money boys.
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Hey Ark get that set of shots up on the Just Butterflies and Moths fb page, others would love to see them!
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Okay …. will do.
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How exciting! Very nice.
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A real treat!
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This would make a great Black Metal Band Name. “Death Head Hawkmoth has just released their latest blistering album of horror metal, “The Pupation Terminous” Out now on Transcending Obscurity records”.
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I agree . The moth – er of metal.
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