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Actias luna
The Luna Moth typically has a wingspan of 8–11.5 cm (3.1–4.5 in), rarely exceeding 17.78 cm (7.00 in) with long, tapering hindwings, which have eyespots on them in order to confuse potential predators.
Found on the side of a brick building at a gas station.
Although rarely seen due to their very brief (1 week) adult lives, Luna Moths are considered common. As with all Saturniidae, the adults do not eat or have mouths.They emerge as adults solely to mate, and as such, only live approximately one week. They are more commonly seen at night.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 1, 2012
13 Comments
Congrats Lisa, your spotting is featured in the Project Noah blog! http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/4542118...
Thanks everyone! I always love seeing these moths. They are so beautiful.
Wow ! wonderful spotting !
Great macro.
Sensacional:::.
What an amazing experience! Congrats on the amazing photograph!
Very beautiful :)
Wonderful capture Lisa !!
Amazing! such a special pic! Congrats!
Beautiful Lisa :)
Beautiful shot. Nice macro
Thanks Karen. I am afraid this dude was on his way out of this world. He would flap occassionally but was otherwise most cooperative.
Wow! Great shot Lisa!