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Luna Moth (male)

Actias luna

Photo by suzmonk
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Male Luna Moth early in the morning, looking a little battered, but still beautiful. Series includes closer photos of "eye" spot, antennae, fuzzy back.

Notes:

Companion spotting of a female a few days later ... <br>
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/613866004

Reference Links:

Luna Moth (Actias luna) - Information on Luna Moth, Actias luna, Moth Photographers Group – Actias luna – 7758

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Comments (4)
suzmonk
Thanks, Lucky ... I hope you find one!
LuckyLogan
I jealous suzmonk! I've been waiting all summer to see any type of silk moth. Hours and hours of mothing to no avail. I love the picture of the ocellus.
suzmonk
Thank you, Kenabear44 ... it was a nice way to start the day and he was low enough on the wall that I was able to get some close shots.

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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
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PublishedJuly 28, 2014

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