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Luna Moth

Actias luna

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41.0558, -75.0926

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Description:

This fella was all a flutter in a parking lot along route 209 in PA. It paused for a rest on the sidewalk long enough for me to take several angles.

Species ID Suggestions

Luna Moth

Actias luna

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TampaDave
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Comments (7)
RayDunn
and welcome. :) You will learn a lot with Project Noah.
RayDunn
I agree. Really like the viewpoint and focus of the picture. Gives an almost serene characteristic to the photo.
KimberlySentner
Thanks TampaDave for the ID! And thanks to all for your kind comments. New to Project Noah; it's fun!

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PublishedJune 1, 2011

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