Royal Walnut Moth female 

She's absolutely STUNNING! Big moths really do look like stuffed animals, it's unreal how fluffy they are.

Imagine being someone exploring a new island in the 1400’s and seeing a fairy crawl out of a turd. Truly a wondrous planet

She’s so polite she even crossed her little legs ❤😂

The "royal" part in their name fits so well. Their colors and just everything about them are awesome!

Their metamorphosis is truly gorgeous to witness

I had one as a kid! My dad found a regal moth laying eggs at his work when i was a kid and brought her home since we had a sweet gum tree outside, we had great fun taking care of them!

Moths are really such loving little creatures. Once I had a wild moth sit on my arm for miles on a 4wheeling trip, it was an emerald slate moth and it just flew in the window of the vehicle and perched near me like “Well if y’all are going that way too…”

Wow they are really gorgeous. Thanks for this.

I have a genuine phobia of moths. I would run through a wall to get away from one and shake all over. Other insects don't bother me too much at all, but those brown and beige dusty little moths always seem to fly right at me and I freak out. This one is actually cute like a cuddly toy it's helpful seeing them in a different way.

Look at the way she’s crossing her legs like a true LADY! She is truly beautiful! Such lovely, vibrant colors!

She's so polite and refined. I love every single thing about her

I always loved moths. They’re harmless AND cute ❤ I call them butterfly puppies because they’re so fluffy

This one time on a jobsite at night, there was a large yellow moth flying around the construction lights. It was flying around for about an hour, coming and going. All of a sudden it landed on my arm, and it was beautiful. Just chilled there for a few minutes, then took off again. This moment made me love moths after that experience 😀

Absolutely stunning. They are incredibly beautiful insects. I wish people wouldn't get freaked out or hurt them. They are harmless.

She's so big and cute! The fact that she stays in your hand seems to indicate how much she trusts you! Just seeing her in your hand and calm shows how beautiful she is!

Love how she's crossing her little legs like a lady ❤️

They’re so cute when they’re not flying.

One day we heard our dog growling in a concerned way, and we saw a black caterpillar scooting along the ground away from him. We restrained the pupper and took the ‘pillar into custody. Best way I could describe the caterpillar’s appearance was “black medieval barbed wire.” After scooping it into a big plastic jar and giving it a stick, we did some research and found out it was a “Mourning Cloak Butterfly” caterpillar. Black wings with white-ish trim, as I recalled thinking. A while later, it cocooned in front of us, which was grotesquely fascinating. It was the first time I’d ever seen a metamorphosis in real time, so I remember almost holding my breath as I watched it happen. And thinking back, I had to admire that this caterpillar trusted us deeply enough that it cocooned in front of us. Then, a week or so later… We found it had left its cocoon, and was sitting on the inside of our plastic jar lid. We brought it outside, opened the lid, and for a brief moment it crawled out and actually perched on my fingers. Its wings caught the light, and I learned something wonderful about their true colors. A Mourning Cloak’s wings were actually NOT black as suggested by online pictures, but a gorgeous, shimmering deep navy blue. Its “white” trim was actually gold. It was hands down the most beautiful butterfly I’d ever seen. Then its wings caught wind, and it fluttered away into the ether. Some research later, I was delighted to learn that Mourning Cloaks were among the most long-lived butterflies, living up to three years long. We saw it again the following year. And, amazingly, several years after we would see the beauties fluttering by. It was almost as though the one butterfly we’d raised brought a family home to roost a while. Even now they stop by. ^_^

"Okay, let's check on the pupas" Moth: "Mom, I couldn't sleep..."

I’m loving that after all these years people are starting to appreciate moths for how cool and cuddly they really are

She's so cute 😭 One time I had a Luna moth land on my back for no apparent reason and it just sat there. I reached back and let it walk onto my hand and got a good look at her; she was sooo beautiful! Her little fuzzy face and big eyes were so cute 💜

she just couldn’t wait anymore and wanted to present her royal self!! beautiful!

One of my favorite insects, harmless, cute, and friendly.

How cute is the little cross-legged pose ? Amazing beings and super cute. Love the video , thanks for showing us. Keep up the dedication ! =)

@0:25 The way the arms are crossed like she's really posing for the picture omgg

I’ve never seen such a big moth but the size definitely makes them a lot cuter. And the cocoons look like little droppings and that just makes me laugh.

At first I was like "Yeah sure, that's not real" but then it moved... I've never seen such an amazing creature before, it looks like a plushie! It's so fuzzy and cute and adorable! ❤

those are gorgeous! where did you get yours? i have polyphemus moths that i reared from larvae that i just found outside

I remember when I was 12-13ish there was a storm that had hit our neighborhood. After the storm passed we were in our neighbors yard talking about the storm and the damage it had done, then my little brother came into the yard screaming that there was a giant bug trying to attack him. We went out to see what it was and it was this beautiful regal moth struggling to fly, probably because it’s wings were soaked. So I stayed with it to make sure no predators would attack it. Eventually while it was trying to fly it landed on my arm, and stayed there for a while. So I walked around the neighborhood looking at the fallen trees and flooded roads while carrying the moth. Then after a while it started to flap its wings, so I raised my arm up and it flew off. Apparently they’re super rare around where I live and that’s the only one I’ve ever seen. One of the coolest experiences of my life. And no I did not touch the wings

Now that's a chonker

MOTHRA!!!!!

"Managed to open her wings inside a bucket" This was the best damn KFC commercial I've ever seen!

I am not sure about these moths, but some species, trained to get food in a specific way prior to pupation, and following their transformation they could "remember" how to do the same thing as moths, which is incredibly amazing, because some species (maybe most, but didn't want to assume/give false information) turn into a soup basically, to reform shape. It's as fascinating as immortal Jelly fish starting over.

I love seeing critters like this. They're so beautiful. We only have two moths of notable size where I live (South Central Louisiana) - Luna Moths and Sphinx Moths. It's an absolute treat when we get to see them 😍

This was in my garage in GA last night. I've lived here 45 years and this was the first of this type I've ever seen. I actually quickly grabbed and released to the outside. Beautiful moth!

"is the heaviest moth" the moth: IAM NOT FAT

I absolutely adore both moths and butterflies! Such amazing critters ❤️

Wow, she looks like a cartoon! Almost like she has little highlights in her eyes. Adorable!

I think I'm starting to love moths, there are so many cool ones I saw one that I thought was a hummingbird a while back, its wings were buzzing so fast

Whenever i see a moth that looks super pritty in my head my child self just yells "MOTH!!!" cuz it was the first of the few bugs i learned about lol

I just moved to the town next to me a month ago was was delighted to find that there were a bunch of fluffy moths in my area! I don’t know why there weren’t any in my old town, but the ones I see at my new house are really big and fluffy 🥰

I really like moths. They are so beautiful, and so docile. You pick them up and they just chill on your hand

1:08 HEFTY CHOMK!!

The months are so fluffy and cute ☺️ like mini owls lol

Everyone else: How adorable! Me: Panicked screaming

Beautiful moths, and they're really impressive in caterpillar form as well.

I had picked some flowers n I put them in a vase on the kitchen table. And I seen a green cattapillar rating on some succulents I picked off a bush. I now call it the butterfly bush, because when I went to get more, the bush was filled with empty pupas. 1-2 weeks I would go n get more succulents n a few flowers for Willow. I named him Willow♥️. He ate day n night. I would go to sleep n he was eating. N in the morning eating. N it is as September n we had a great summer n fall starting out. Rain n rainbows 🌈. 1 evening he was preparing the cacoon. I kept him in the same vase on the window seal with the window open 3 inches. Then one morning he came out n was the HUGEST MONARCH BUTTERFLY I ever have SEEN! Oh Willow♥️. He knew me n would ride on my shirt where my heart was😁. 1 day I had to let him go. I cried like a baby😢.

My family knows a guy who used to breed Luna Moths. He gave us a dozen eggs, and we were able to get the majority to adulthood! So cool!

I never thought moths could be so adorable until now

It's unreal how something so beautiful and stunning can turn out from a simple all black coccon! ❤️🖤💜

That moth is absolutely stunning!

That's an absolutely gorgeous moth. I love huge insect because of how alien and unique they look. I mean, small insects also look that way just as much, but before I got a phone with macro camera it was really hard to see. That giant caterpillar is for me an absolutely amazing sight, not as cute, but probably even cooler than the moth it becomes.

Evil Worm --> Rat Feces --> Plushie

Never judge the caterpillar by its appearances, They might transform into something gorgeous.

Cute moth and gives Mario vibes ❤

That’s definitely the coolest looking moth I’ve ever seen! I love the colors!

I LOVE moths!! They give me so much happiness at how beautiful and adorable they are and this is a true beauty!!

This is one of the most beautiful animals I've ever seen, so glad you could breed them

It literally looked like a plushie, I was even thinking "no way a moth could be this soft, has to be a plushie" I was literally shocked when it moved

It really looks like a stuffed animal. It's adorable in all stages, spiny or not

She's so beautiful!! And she's crossing her legs❤

Я так восхищаюсь природой!!! Каждым живим существом !!! Ведь она такая разная и по своему уникальна !!!

Moths and butterflies are my passion and I love the colors of these moths. I can’t wait to add a specimen to my collection.

I love moths, such gorgeous creatures they are 💕

Cute fluffy moth 😍🥰

She is absolutely stunning.

She is absolutely magnificent! So beautiful 🧡

Wow, now that's a gorgeous moth. I'm surprised that an insect can be so fluffy and adorable.

I love Royal Walnut Moths!!! I found one on my porch a few weeks ago and instantly they were my favorite!

She's magnificent! So cool that you do this!

MOTHRA!!😍😍

Those moths definitely looks lile one of the pokemon characters. Cute!

I have always loved moths growing up, and watching this just makes me love them more.

That has to be one of the most beautiful things I've seen this year! Utterly stunning! 🥰

I absolutely love moths. There so pretty and fluffy!

Has anybody questioned why this looks like it came straight from pokemon-

moths have such a deep story to them. It tells the story of all beautiful things must come to an end. having to spend so long as a caterpillar only to be beautiful for just a week or so before passing on. always relish the beautiful moments in life!!!

Its amazing the temperment on this freshly hatched moth, just sitting there completely fine with being handled.

When I was younger.. butterfly’s were coool & moths were icky 😅 lol then later on I started to realize just how darn cool moths are! So beautiful & diverse 😊

Such a beautiful moth, it’s like owning a an even more delicate little bird

Every time I see a moth I automatically start singing human behavior from bjork

dumb question but do they remember people who raise them when they turn into moths? 😭😭

It's when I see this that I wonder how it's possible that some people are afraid of bugs. They're absolutely gorgeous

Боже, какие красивые! Что гусеница, что бабочка) 💘💘💘💘

These are absolutely amazing, the larvae and the moths are so beautiful, really love the colours. I can't promise if one flew at me I wouldn't scream though, I'd definitely scream 🤣

How can something look so regal and so adorable at the same time?

Its all fun and beautiful sightings until the quiet kid brings their "hobby" at school and it starts flying

From the few websites I have read, some Hickory Devil Horned Caterpillars grow into Regal Moths as early as in May! The pupa may have hatched early if it was hot where you live, or if you used any tech to help you. It's sad these beautiful monarchs do not last long, as they die right after copulating and laying their eggs. But I guess beautiful things do not last very long.

That looks cool but i’m also really afraid.

Oh my gosh! They’re gorgeous! I’m not a bug person by any stretch of the imagination but these are truly awesome

That’s Mothra in real life!

I'm an American member of the UK Amateur Entomologist's Society, and just found your channel and subscribed. Great content!

Good lord they look like plush toys in the best of ways.

Really beautiful, love fluffy moths

What a distinguish little lady❤❤. She has her legs crossed and everything.😂😂

She is so brave to be holding those bugs and not freak out immediately

Ooooooh they are so beautiful!!! I love all insects and whenever I can bring in a moth or butterfly larva or pupa I do it…IF they’re in a vulnerable place. I’ve found monarch chrysalises on the ground, brought them home, tied them up with floss and they’ve eclosed and been released successfully more times than I can count! I’d LOVE to have some of these caterpillars, watching them pupate and emerge would be fascinating since they’re so large! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

i never even knew this amazing creature existed. such a pretty moth!

the way that moth has their front legs crossed like an elegant lady.

When fully matured, does the regal walnut moth have mouthparts? I know some species of large moths (like Luna moths) lose their mouthparts when fully matured so I was curious if it was the same with the species!