I have never seen one like this and thought it was really different looking. Does anyone know what it is? I also found a chrysalis nearby and thought maybe it came from one like that. Look at its big fat body and stubby legs! ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden )
What you have is a Antheraea polyphemus (Polyphemus Moth) giant Silkmoth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antheraea_polyphemus