Luna Moth ... by sassydog

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 08, 2008

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I shot this photo after coming back from a nighttime canoe trip with my youngest daughter. Earlier the same night, we saw another Luna Moth in the water as I was launching the canoe. I placed my boot underneath it and gently placed him on land where he quickly recovered and flew in my daughter's direction. She screamed so loud that I think I saw the fireflies all dim their lights at the same time! lol I will post the Luna Moth on my boot tomorrow but the flash washed a lot of its color out so I wanted those who may have never seen one, get a view of this huge & beautiful moth. I will also write a little about our night time canoe trip... for those who may be interested. Thanks for viewing: "Luna Moth"

Comments (19)

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1:27PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Thank you for showing!

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1:38PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Yes, thank you a lot for sharing...beautiful animal, and shot. Wish i could meet one...

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1:39PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

It looks very beautiful , I never seen one before !

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2:11PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

WOW! Fantastic shot!

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3:30PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Amazing!

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4:02PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Thanks for sharing this amazing shot, it is truly a very beautiful moth, and I loved your little intro. hugs Jane xx

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4:48PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Wow! Super color on this one. Most I have seen are much lighter. Well done

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4:59PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Wonderful shot! :)

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5:47PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

LOL this is a fantastic moth! so pretty! and aww poor her! lmao :-)

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7:11PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

excellent photo my friend....!!!

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tennesseecowgirl

7:18PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

Lovely! look forward to the others.

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9:23PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

WOW! I've never seen one of these -- what a beauty! And you have fireflies too? LUCKY!!!!!!

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9:34PM | Tue, 08 July 2008

That's a moth on some kinds of steroids!!! Cool!!!!!!!

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12:48AM | Wed, 09 July 2008

WONDERFUL CAPTURE

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12:55AM | Wed, 09 July 2008

Exotic for my frame of mind, somewhat from outer space. Interesting name and well captured. I wonder why it has the name Luna, moon?

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2:54AM | Wed, 09 July 2008

Did you spill the green paint again Tony??? lol... Wow - I have never seen one of these amazing creatures!! Excellent capture of this critter!!! :)

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5:45AM | Wed, 09 July 2008

Wonderful! I have never seen one... he's beautiful! Thanks for sharing this!

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5:57AM | Wed, 09 July 2008

Beautiful image, Excellent well done..

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2:51PM | Sat, 12 July 2008

Very beautiful!!!

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