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Luna moth

Actias luna

Photo by KarenL
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Description:

This stunningly beautiful luna moth spent over 6 hours on our kitchen window.

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Actias luna

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Carol, how about I trade you a Luna for one of your Cecropias? :-)

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PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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