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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Rural yard surrounded by forest.

Notes:

Attracted to lights/moth trap.
225950 – 7758 – Actias luna – Luna Moth

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Comments (3)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Beautiful,you are in a amzing spotting "mode" Lisa :-) congrats and thanks for sharing
beaker98
Great capture Lisa! These are my favorite moths!

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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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