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I was surprised and delighted to find this Luna Moth on my deck today. I haven’t seen one in about 15 years
The Luna Moth is a wild silk moth found only in North America, including Canada. It is a very large moth with a wingspan of 3 to 4.5” (80 to 115 mm). It is a nocturnal species and not often seen in the daytime. It prefers forested areas of walnut, hickory, sweet gum and Birch trees.
It’s natural enemies are owls and bats. These moths are becoming more and more scarce.
Waterloo Township, Michigan -- The adult stage of the Luna moth only lives for one week, does not eat, and concentrates on mating. The male has large antennae, used to detect female pheromones up to one mile away.
The Luna Moth is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 114 mm (4.5 in), making it one of the largest moths in North America. This male is captive bred and emerged on 22 April 2015.
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Let's just say they're huge. This one was sunning on this silt fence near Little River, North Georgia
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Photographed the Luna Moth Caterpillar pre-pupation on Prout's Island on Lake Sesekinika located in Grenfell Township in Northeastern Ontario Canada
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Actias luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches, making it one of the largest moths in North America.
This moth is found in North America from east of the Great Plains in the United States to northern Mexico and from Manitoba eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada.
Based on the climate in which they live, the Luna Moths produce differing numbers of generations. In Canada and northern regions, they can live up to 7 days and will produce only one generation per year. These reach adulthood from early June to early July. In the northeastern United States around New Jersey or New York, the moths produce two generations each year. The first of these appear in April and May, and the second group can be seen approximately nine to eleven weeks later. In the southern United States, there can be as many as three generations. These are spaced every eight to ten weeks beginning in March.
This spectacular moth is found in North America from east of the Great Plains in the United States to northern Mexico and from Saskatchewan eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada. There have been sightings as far south as central Florida.
Ex-pupa, emerged 08.08.2014. Captive bred.
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On the outside wall of the little house. A third luna moth was in the rafters of the wood shed, too dark to get a photo.
What an absolute delight to spot this Luna Moth from a far distance. I knew immediately that it wasn't a green leaf and grabbed the camera. Luna Moths are one of the largest moths in North America. Thanks to everyone for viewing, faving and commenting on my images. Stay well and safe.
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I found this beauty hanging out in the garden
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Il était présent sur un mur extérieur.
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This is the same big Luna I posted yesterday on my walking stick. These wings are probably 6 inches open like that. May appears to be the month for these magical tailed moths. North Georgia
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Harry spotted the first (and probably only) big Luna moth that we'll see this year. He was pruning the camellias - light was terrible. But it's always a special day when you see one & it let me get close. They can't eat so live only long enough to reproduce - and fly at night. We saw one flying through our yard in daytime once ... and it was jaw-dropping. If you ever seen a Luna moth fly in the daylight - you will believe in God.
>> our Georgia yard this past week
A beautiful member of the giant silk moth family.
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This morning I found this Luna Moth clinging to the soffit panels under the eaves to our house. Evidently, it was attracted by our porch light. Luna Moths are indigenous to our part of North America. It is supposedly rare to see one since they only live abut 7 to 10 days and are active at night.
It is a treat for me to find these monstrous moths, though I read that they aren't rare. This fellow was hanging on to a twig, waiting for darkness. Lacking a digestive tract, they don't feed, but the males follow a pheromone trail to the female, sometimes miles away, where they set about creating the next generation. She lays the fertilized eggs and they both die soon. For a few nights in June, I see them flitting about in the car headlights, then they are gone for another year.
Nikon D800, Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, f/5.0, 1/160, ISO 400. At a butterfly house.
Ex-pupa, emerged 09.08.2014. Captive bred.
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I am going through my Alternative versions to post someday folder again.
This is from one of the shots in the Delicate Scales series.
Captured with iPhone 4 and Olloclip Macro Lens in July 2013.
Edited in Snapseed.
The original posted version can be viewed here if you care to compare:
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