Mothra Returns

Went for the first long bicycle ride of the year with Professor Ewan a couple of days ago. We found a large moth on a tree by accident as we were looking around. I say by accident, because it was very difficult to spot as it was perfectly camoflaged, having the same color and pattern as the tree. It seemed to be watching a bundle of small blue eggs which I'm guessing will hatch as soon as the weather gets warmer. It'll be interesting to see what comes out, but we'll have to get the timing right.

Mothra with her brood of millions........!

Went back again this morning. Still no action on the eggs but the moths wings are starting to tear. It was very windy yesterday, perhaps that's the reason. Am guessing this is a kind of hawk moth, but I'm really not sure.