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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Silkworm, Sphinx, and Royal Moths (Bombycoidea) » Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths (Saturniidae) » Silkmoths (Saturniinae) » Saturniini » Actias » Luna Moth - Hodges#7758 (Actias luna)
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Luna Moth - Actias luna - male
Copyright © 2005 Tony DiTerlizzi

Luna Moth - Actias luna - Male
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
June 16, 2005
Size: Wingspan: ~50 mm
This really is one of the most beautiful moths I've ever seen. Shot at a nearby bank where it was hanging out under the lights, I moved it to a Rhododendren bush for a few shots.
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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 18 June, 2005 - 6:08am

You are one lucky photographe
You are one lucky photographer. I've only seen a Luna once in my life. Apparently they are sensitive to human habitat encroachment.
… Clifford, 20 June, 2005 - 7:03am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks,
This is the second one I've ever seen in the wild. The last time was during a Boy Scout camping trip...so it's been awhile!
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 22 June, 2005 - 8:28pm login or register to post comments

Your
Photo is fantastic.
… Lynette Elliott, 18 June, 2005 - 6:50pm login or register to post comments

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