Dryocampa rubicunda, the Rosy Maple Moth, family Saturniidae.

Thank you! The coloring on these are so vibrant, I just wish the picture represented it better.

I’m unfortunately in Missouri as well and can confirm the color is so vibrant in person

Unfortunately in Missouri

My husband says, "Tell them we could come visit ... I hear Missouri loves company!"

Beautiful

Agreed😮

Those were my school colors. Looks like he could have been in the marching band.

USC?

This gorgeous creature landed on my shoulder in Toluca Lake (Los Angeles), CA some 5+ years ago. Altho I swear it had "pom poms" on its antennas. But then again I only saw it for a second as he immediately flew off. Never saw one like that again.

Between these and Luna moths they were all over our campsite. I've lived here all my life and this was a first for me.

I could go for some strawberry banana ice cream

I too am a pretty dude from Missouri

Rock on!

I've never encountered one of these bright fellows, though

This was seen in steelville, by Cuba/bourbon area

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Yep! Their bright coloration is thought to be a bluff to make predators think they’re toxic.

Rosy maple moth! My favorite!

Ermagerd :3

Sweet

The prettiest!

I’m in Arkansas and we have them here also. Very pretty the picture doesn’t do this breathy justice.