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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Sheet on side of barn, attracted from surrounding fields, marshes and woodlands by light.

Notes:

One of three I had in 2013.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Actias luna – 7758

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Comments (4)
kdpicturemaker
Stunningly beautiful moth! Those antennae are incredible. You are so fortunate to see this.
Fyn Kynd
Thanks! I wish you you luck :-)
AshleyT
Beautiful! Hoping to find one this summer

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PublishedMarch 21, 2014

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