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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Habitat:

Seen early morning on salt marsh near protected cove

Notes:

Seemed to be drying its wings, straddling salt marsh grasses. This looks like a male to me.

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4 Comments

galewhale..Gale
galewhale..Gale 11 years ago

I'd be delighted!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Beautiful moth!! Could you consider adding this to my mission, Moths of the Americas? Thanks so much! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...

galewhale..Gale
galewhale..Gale 12 years ago

Me neither ... looks like a ballerina aye? They are huge

9brandon
9brandon 12 years ago

These never cease to amaze me.

galewhale..Gale
Spotted by
galewhale..Gale

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2011
Submitted on Jun 10, 2011

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