Luna moth
By Elke
22 Jul, 2009
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On our porch this evening. "In Canada and northern regions, they can live up to 7 days and will produce only one generation per year. Most commonly seen at night."
(Wikipedia)
It was about 6 " across the wingspan (15 cm).
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Great Catch Elke its a Gorgeous Moth :)
22 Jul, 2009
Wow Elke thats a huge beauty .. looks like it could carry a few passengers Gilli but would have to be quick with such a short life span.
22 Jul, 2009
He was looking a bit desperate for company last night in the rain... Hope he found some before his time ran out...
22 Jul, 2009
Aw me too could be worse at least he has a week poor old may fly has to cram it all into a day !
22 Jul, 2009
Beautiful, unusual moth Elke.
22 Jul, 2009
But what a day it must be, Bonkersbon...
Yes, it is unusual, Toto, apparently they're quite rare, according to my son the wildlife biology professor, who has only ever seen one himself, and that was at Green Bay, about 5 miles from here, when he was 11....
22 Jul, 2009
Wow! You were priviledged then.
23 Jul, 2009
My goodness I have never seen an insect like this before.
27 Jul, 2009
Wow! Brilliant insect, they don't make them like that over here in Oz :o)
5 Jul, 2010
You have ferocious spiders, I think, Pip c??
5 Jul, 2010
Indeed. Funnelwebs, redbacks, black widows... they are the worst... I'm scared stiff!
8 Jul, 2010
I think I'll stick with the Luna moth then!
8 Jul, 2010
LOL Good on you
9 Jul, 2010
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Elke, its beautiful. Isn't this the moth that flew to the moon and back with Dr. Dolittle? LOL
22 Jul, 2009