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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Photo by Kristjan
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Field Notes

Description:

Large approx 3 inch light green Male moth.

Notes:

This one was a newborn waiting for his wings to dry completely. He was spotted on part of the Thread Trail by a creek about 7pm it was still light outside but the flash makes it look like night.

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PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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