Friday, September 3, 2010

love (this) bug


this magical creature appeared outside of our doorway and hung out for several days--completely motionless the entire time.

how can something evolve to be so beautiful? where is he on the food chain? who eats you, bug?

4 comments:

Santiago Pituitary said...

best bug

andrew said...

i keep seeing them on my screens too. any idea what it actually is?

andrew said...

nevermind. went to WhatsThatBug.com and BAM--right there on the homepage.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/09/06/ailanthus-webworm-moth-18/

They grow in those invasive Ailanthus trees (tree of heaven) that love to take over vacant lots and alleys.

Essay Are A said...

wow thanks for the info, andrew!!!