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28-AUG-2009

Unidentified beauty - need help

I was at the gas station on a wet day, when this dropped out of the air like a leaf. In fact, I first thought it was a leaf. When I looked closer, I could make out that it was not a leaf, but it looked dead. I flipped it over by picking up a wing, but it then struggled to turn itself back on its other side. It stayed still, as if it were injured. Anyone know what it is?

Canon PowerShot S2 IS
1/200s f/4.0 at 36.6mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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yahyaah10-Jul-2011 02:46
yes a Luna Moth. I used to breed them. very nice
Timber19-Sep-2009 23:40
Stunningly beautiful Voted.
Gillian19-Sep-2009 20:11
Very lovely shot of a Luna Moth. What a great find at a gas station!
Naret Visesvongsa07-Sep-2009 00:12
This is very beautiful butterfly. Nice capture. V