Rosy Maple Moth: Man stunned after spotting ‘magical’ winged creature in his garden in America

Man Stunned After Seeing ‘Magical’ Winged Creature That Looks Like A Child’s Toy In His Garden: ‘What The Hell Is This?’

  • Man shocked to find mystical winged insect in his backyard
  • The little critter turned out to be a Rosy Maple Moth

One man was thrilled to experience a “magical” transformation by a mystical winged creature fluttering about his garden.

Lahiru, an animal lover, was walking around when he noticed a burst of bright pink and yellow in the grass.

The animal lover crouched down and found a furry Rosy Maple Moth busy stuffing its wings.

Rosy Maple Moths are typically native to North America and are known for their unique coloring and unusual coat of fur on their bodies.

The tiny creature followed Lahiru around his garden for a while before finally unfolding its large, curved wings and taking flight.

A man was thrilled to experience a ‘magical’ transformation by a mystical winged creature fluttering around his garden

An animal lover was just walking around when he noticed a burst of pink and yellow in the grass

The animal lover crouched down and found a furry Rosy Maple Moth busy stuffing its wings

An animal lover was just walking around when he noticed a burst of bright pink and yellow in the grass

Thousands have called the tiny insect the “cutest creature ever” and were shocked by its metamorphosis.

“I got to witness what I loved,” Lahiru shared in a popular Facebook group.

“I saw this little one stuff his wings. What started as a thing with little wings that kept following me turned into a beautiful creature,” he added.

He shared several photos of the moth that have left many entranced by the tiny creature’s journey.

“We have them where I live,” said one mother. “My kids always called them cotton candy moths.”

‘Bewildered. How wonderful to witness – such a beautiful moth!’ another wrote.

“So beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it,” wrote a third.

Another said, “That’s so cute!” My son looked over my shoulder and asked mom is that a new Pokémon.’

Rosy Maple Moths are native to North America and are known for their unique color

Rosy Maple Moths are native to North America and are known for their unique color

What is a Rosy Maple Moth?

A Rosy Maple Moth is a North American species commonly found in maple trees.

Nocturnal and relatively small, with a wingspan of up to 5.2 cm, the color ranges from bright yellow to pale cream, with varying shades of pink on the legs and wings.

Like most members of the Saturniidae family, pink maple moths are covered in a layer of dense down, which helps them pollinate flowers more efficiently.

While the true reason for its unique color is a mystery, it has been suggested that pink and yellow give it the appearance of flower parts, thus acting as a kind of camouflage.

Source: Australian geographical