That's a baby mothman if I've ever seen one

I still want to throw a pokeball it it.
Just saying.

What an incredible looking creature! I find the location of its discovery quite suprising also. Of course Venezuela has some of the most diverse fauna and flora in the known world, but the discovery of such a hairy critter, in such a typically warm and humid climate is fascinating. One must assume that the hairs on this moth do not result in any overheating, but I must say that I am curious as to what purpose they serve.

The flight of moths and butterflies, like any other airborne species, is reliant on the ability of the wings and the body to which they are attatched, to keep the creature aloft. This is usually achieved by ensuring that the creature is not overladen, and has a relatively stable shape in flight. The hairs on this moth however, would seem to add needless weight, and would disturb the smooth flow of air over and around the body, causing drag. If they do not cause increased air resistance, and are not also responsible for the creature being heavier than it needs to be, then I would be very interested to hear how that is achieved, because cute as this little chap is, he does look rather impractical!

According to the story of Pokemon, wasn't Mew discovered in Venezuela? Or was it Argentina?

Originally posted by ExNihilo

Like it says in the article, it does look like some sort of Pokemon.

That thing is awesome. I like the other commenter "poodle with wings". haha

I took a picture of a yellow moth in my friends hand while we were camping last summer. I think it looks like Pikachu too.

I love Moths, hence the avatar.

This is a truly awesome specimen, thanks for posting it.

~Rev

Am I the only one that thinks it's creepy? I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it.. insects are creepy enough, adding hair only takes it to the next level.

Originally posted by SonOfTheLawOfOne
Call Godzilla... tell him Mothra is back...



Good find OP.

~Namaste

Crap!! Beat me to it.
On topic, that's a beautiful creature. I'd love to spend a year in the jungle just finding new bugs.