Polyphemus Moth, Antheraea polyphemus. Is what that moth is, as far as I know it is a member of the sphinx moth family. There are some fantastic members of that group. I envy anyone that see these. I would love to get pictures of them in my garden
reg

will 2006, thank you. but i'm not sure it must be it.
i think it's Saturnia pyri
what do you say?

Here is a link that might be useful: Saturnia

I believe you are correct I am so sorry for that one. It did not occur to me that, that would be it for it is an European Moth. just looking at my book, I was close but no cigar!!!!
Thanx for letting me know.

I will blame it on the picture!!!!! :D
reg

you shouldn't be sorry, reg.
i must admit that without your post i wouldn't be able to find it.
it did help a lot to look for other species on Saturniidae family.
the picture was bad indeed :)))
gina

And let's not confuse the Saturnidae (silkmoths, etc.) and Sphingidae (Sphinx moths).