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Luna Moth - Actias luna - male
Copyright © 2006 Lynette Schimming

Luna Moth - Actias luna - Male
Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
April 1, 2006
Size: wingspan 11 cm
I measured from tip of wing to tip of wing with a ruler and got 11 cm, maybe even a smidgen more.

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Luna Moth - a large green and pink moth - Actias luna - male Luna Moth - Actias luna - male Luna Moth - Actias luna - male
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Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 1 April, 2006 - 10:02am
Last updated 19 July, 2008 - 10:48am

luna moth
June 16,2009 saw my first Luna Moth since I was a kid 50 years ago. First seen in Balls Falls,Ontario now in Orillia,Ontario. On neighbour's garage and was able to identify for him. Once built a model of one for the Beamsville Fair and I still remembered.
… artistic, 17 June, 2009 - 8:08pm login or register to post comments

 
Cool!
Yes, this moth always brings me a moment of happiness when I see one. Unfortunately, I am now living out of its range. Once you see one, you'll never forget.
… Lynette Schimming, 17 June, 2009 - 11:06pm login or register to post comments

Luna Moth
Hi today is June 10/09 and when i came home here in Cutler Ontario Canada this moth was on my door. what surprized me was when i took a picture and showed it around know one could tell me what it was. Every year at this time i have one on my door. I looked it up on the computer and found the luna here. Can anyone tell me if this is just a stop on the way? And where do they go it says here there from North Carolina USA?
thanks for your help Laura
… laurajones, 10 June, 2009 - 3:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Range
I'm not sure about in Canada, but ...
In the United States this species has been found in every state east of the Great Plains
… Lynette Schimming, 10 June, 2009 - 4:20pm login or register to post comments

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