Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus robiniae, Hodges # 2693), family Cossidae, Fermilab, 8 June 2006
The literature says the caterpillar of this moth bores into wood, feeding for several years before going through metamorphosis. It is a relatively large moth. The caterpillar must be impressive, perhaps somewhat damaging to trees.
Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus robiniae, Hodges # 2693), family Cossidae, Fermilab, 8 June 2006
Same individual as above, photographed this time in captivity.
Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus robiniae, Hodges # 2693), family Cossidae, Fermilab,11 June 2008
Another Carpenterworm Moth, two years later almost to the day.