π¦ A Giant Wave Moth in a Parking Garage β An Unexpected Encounter in Pohang
Late at night, while walking through a quiet underground parking lot in Pohang, I came across a surprising scene.
There, resting calmly on the yellow floor, was a large moth.
Its wings were folded neatly, and the intricate wave-like pattern across them immediately caught my eye.
As I got closer, I realized it was a giant wave moth, known in Korean as μλ¬Όκ²°λλ°© (Wang-mul-gyeol-nabang).
The delicate combination of dark brown and black, flowing like brush strokes across its wide wings, was stunning.
In that artificial space, this silent life form felt like a message from nature β
a moment of quiet awe and respect.
π₯ Caught on Camera β A Silent Observer of the Night
I recorded this rare moment on video.
Itβs a short clip, but it shows the mothβs beautiful wing patterns and calm posture.
πΊ Watch the video:
π What Is the Giant Wave Moth?
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Scientific name: Spirama retorta
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Wingspan: 125β130 mm β a large-sized species
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Wing shape: Wide and rounded with wave-like dark patterns from top to bottom
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No yellow band on the dorsal side of the abdomen (unlike similar species)
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Both male and female have comb-shaped antennae
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Habitat: Mostly in mountainous areas in Korea
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Found in: Gyeonggi, Gangwon, North Jeolla, North Gyeongsang provinces, also in central-northern China and eastern Russia
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Adult moths appear mainly from May to June
When the moth spreads its wings, the pattern resembles the eyes of a predator, acting as a natural defense mechanism to scare off enemies.
Itβs a brilliant example of camouflage and survival strategy in the wild.
π‘ A Brief Encounter with a Long Memory
To find such a striking insect in a man-made space like a parking garage was truly unexpected.
But thatβs what makes nature so wonderful β it appears when we least expect it.
Sometimes, all it takes is to slow down and look around.
You might discover something beautiful, quiet, and alive β even in the most ordinary places.
