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luna moths

Actias luna

Description:

Woke one morning to find three luna moths clinging to the screen door. No doubt they were convening for some late-season mating.

Habitat:

Deciduous hardwood forests. They were no doubt attracted to the many sweetgum trees around us.

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2 Comments

Rachel8
Rachel8 13 years ago

thanks. yes-- practically 'bedroom eyes' !

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 13 years ago

love the antennae and the subtle false eyes that look half open

Rachel8
Spotted by
Rachel8

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2008
Submitted on Apr 22, 2011

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