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What is this thing?

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  • 14-08-2010 3:33pm
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    griffdaddy
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    This thing was tapping at the window of a building in the centre of Dublin city a few days ago. Was about as big as a bat but looked more insect-like. mothmedium.jpg

    Anyone got any ideas what this thing is? Probably some kind of big moth.

    (edit) I have no idea how to insert a picture and resize it, but if you right-click on it and select open in new tab it will be easier to see the full thing (edit)


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    Mothman
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    Its a Poplar Hawk-moth
    Common and widespread in Ireland


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    griffdaddy
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    Thanks. I'd no idea Moths could get so big, I'd never seen one before either. Pretty freaky looking thing to be honest.:o


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    marlin vs
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    griffdaddy I just re-sized you'r picture for you,I hope you don't mind.

    mothmedium.jpg


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    griffdaddy
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    Not at all Marlin, I appreciate it!


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    LostCovey
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    Not at all Marlin, I appreciate it!

    Is it on 2" weldmesh?

    LC


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    artieanna
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    Thanks for the picture, Gosh I never saw one of those, so big and very strange looking.

    The biggest moth I ever saw was a hummingbird hawk moth... I was delighted such a beautiful creature..


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    Mothman
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    Not at all Marlin, I appreciate it!
    I've edited your OP to include this smaller picture :)


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    Connacht
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    Sorry lads, but how big is this ?


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    Mothman
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    Connacht wrote: »
    Sorry lads, but how big is this ?
    Poplar Hawk-moths are in the region of 6cm across when at rest.


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