A big thank you to the more than 100 folks who participated in the third annual Allendale Moth Ball.

We had a late-arriving guest who seemed to enjoy posing for photos, and I thought I'd post one now. Will post pix more as time allows.

One of the main reasons for the event was to celebrate all the amazing creatures of the night -- most of which aren't even on our radar.

I think this moth is a perfect example.

Thanks to Alejandra Segura Sanz for the photo above --
of a Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth.

More on Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moths here.

The Allendale Moth Ball is one of the kick-off events for National Moth Week. More on National Moth Week here.