Apparently, it's an ailanthus webworm moth - I just caught some shots of one a few weeks ago! http://betterinbulk.net/2012/09/surrounded-by-beauty.html
COOL bug! But glad you found him and not me! Thank you for hosting the linky. I'm going to go look around next! nancy-of the crazy 9 http://nancyvnjourney.blogspot.com/
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That's a fabulous close up you can see every detail :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of week ;-)
I would say stained glass for a name is perfect. It does have such lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteLove your bug. I have never seen anything quite like him. Stained glass is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing insect. You might try google images to see if you can find a name. They are good with vague descriptions. Great photo!
ReplyDeletejust marvelous.......
ReplyDeleteThis is a really a beautiful insect. Thanks for hosting and Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteOoh, very neat looking!
ReplyDeleteIt's cute!
ReplyDeleteVery special insect...!
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great shots! :)
ReplyDeleteIf that's not it's name it should be. Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteHi, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com), and I’m visiting from WWHop.
ReplyDeleteThe bug is indeed beautiful. But also, maybe.... a little creepy??
Anyway, it’s nice to “meet” you! Hope you can pop by my blog sometime to say hi…
There certainly are some beautiful marvels that we rarely notice. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThose shots are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is either, but you're right, it's sure nice to look at...the colors on him are Monarch great!
ReplyDeleteApparently, it's an ailanthus webworm moth - I just caught some shots of one a few weeks ago! http://betterinbulk.net/2012/09/surrounded-by-beauty.html
ReplyDeleteI really like that - I want one!
ReplyDeleteCOOL bug! But glad you found him and not me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting the linky. I'm going to go look around next!
nancy-of the crazy 9
http://nancyvnjourney.blogspot.com/
Now that's an unusual bug. Never have seen one like that. enJOYed the brilliant colors.
ReplyDeleteNeato bug. I've never seen another quite like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a linky.
http://mrsdchastain.blogspot.com/2012/10/wordless-wednesday.html
it's beautiful! sort of blend with the flower too ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen such a thing. It's really quite cute.
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He is a handsome little bug :) I think I would call him Spots :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a colorful bug! Thanks for hosting wordless wednesday- mine has LOTS of words.
ReplyDeleteCute bug! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThey say it's never to late to join in a good party. Hope that stands here...
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Those are some great photos and HEY, our blogs almost have the same name!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Cool bugaboo!
ReplyDeletewow! amazing photos!
ReplyDeletePretty insect, very good photos!
ReplyDeletesuperb close-up....he looks like he has a halloween costume on!
ReplyDeleteYes it is lovely, hope it's not a stink bug!
ReplyDeleteThe sunshine does make it look beautiful, I have never seen a bug that looks like that. Seems like we are getting bugs we never had before.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing in this weeks Theme Thursday.
God bless.
Lovely, never seeen something like it ;)
ReplyDeleteA very striking looking bug, look right at home on those flowers.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Unfortunately my photo this week is in keeping with the time of year and is ugly lol.
ReplyDeleteLove this but...how beautiful. And he has an appropriate name!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a bug like that before either. He's lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture! He is very interesting,great name.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Foto Friday!
Lori
He's awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are always a delight to see.
ReplyDeleteNever seen this before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful bug..perfect for Nature Notes....Michelle
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