Knot-horned moth.

[Trent Watts]

This was the first time I have seen and photographed this type of moth. iNaturalist suggests it is a member of the Knot-horned moths of the Subfamily Phycitinae.
It has a most unusual covering of the mouth area. Kind of a Santa Clause beard.

This is an overall view of the moth's dorsal view.

 

[AlanLichty]

Amazing level of detail in the first image - not exactly handsome but lots better looking than some of the spiders you have been posting

 

[JimFox]

That's a different looking face Trent. Good job capturing this.

 

[Trent Watts]

Thanks.. For some reason spiders do elicit a strong reaction!

 

[BlackRockArt]

This was the first time I have seen and photographed this type of moth. iNaturalist suggests it is a member of the Knot-horned moths of the Subfamily Phycitinae.
It has a most unusual covering of the mouth area. Kind of a Santa Clause beard.

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This is an overall view of the moth's dorsal view.
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Impressive details !

 

[MonikaC]

An unremarkable looking moth from the dorsal view, but what a head-on shot!

 

[Trent Watts]

An unremarkable looking moth from the dorsal view, but what a head-on shot!

Yes I agree.. It really changes how I think of the creature.