Well today I saw one of the most amazing insects I have ever seen in Europe.
On my way down to the vegetable patch, whistling and daydreaming, I was about to put my hand on the gate, when I suddenly saw the most incredible sight a pair of ghastly evil looking moths mating on the gate post. Hairy legs and fangs and about 15cm.....
The Giant Peacock Moth...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturnia_pyri
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