Luna Moth by Miska7

Photography • Insects • posted on Jul 09, 2010

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Description

Hello. I think this moth is called a Luna Moth. It is fairly large, i would guess about 4 inches for it's wing span. Picture taken on my deck today. Have a great weekend everyone!

Comments (122)

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kbrog

10:14PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Fantastic moth, looks like something from a sci fi movie on another world. :) Superb capture!

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bazza

10:37PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Woah!! What a lovely specimen of moth, great capture well done!!

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magnus073

10:56PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Never seen one before Brad, and it really is amazing.

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blinkings

11:32PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Amazing creature. Regards. Andrew

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hipps13

12:58AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

you too wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda

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kobaltkween

1:21AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

oh wow! i can't believe you got so close. i don't believe i've ever seen a better photo of a luna moth.

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aerrynn

1:38AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

An amazing and beautiful moth! Great photo!

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mermaid

2:22AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

what an amazing creature and a really neat shot!

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capelito

3:19AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Beautiful photo. Wonderful!

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felinx

3:37AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Très joli comme papillon :)

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DukeNukem2005

3:43AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Very beautiful and very nice!

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ragouc

4:46AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Very good close up

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BIGBEAR1965

5:27AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Awesome capture!

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UteBigSmile

6:49AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

She looks really wonderful! Wish you already a nice weekend, Ute

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miashadows

7:03AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Very beautiful creature,it's the first time i see one.Wonderful shot!

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renecyberdoc

7:20AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

stunning and i presume very rare shot. have you a nice weekend too my man.

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moochagoo

7:32AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Never see that. Quite impressive.

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blondeblurr

7:47AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

That is one spectacular specimen, as seen for most of us here - (going by the comments), you are one lucky guy to make his acquaintance, wish it would have been me ! fascinating image, BB

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