Luna moth ( Actias luna ), #7758 by larose forest photos

larose forest photos | all galleries >> Galleries >> Summer 2026 > Luna moth (Actias luna), #7758


07-Jul-2026	Christine Hanrahan

This very large silk moth is tattered but still beautiful.

Nikon COOLPIX P950
1/60s f/4.0 at 22.3mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Carl Carbone		11-Jul-2026 20:07
Lovely.

hayl		11-Jul-2026 17:43
Spectacular find and photo.

Kuriacose Joseph		11-Jul-2026 14:17
This is very pretty. It has been a while since I saw one myself.

Jeff Real		11-Jul-2026 12:55
What a gorgeous mothI I really love and appreciate this image! V

pkocinski		11-Jul-2026 12:41
Such a cool moth!

John Reynolds LRPS		11-Jul-2026 07:22
It would be well camouflaged in a leafy environment. V.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		11-Jul-2026 07:21
Great shot of this beautiful and impressive moth. V

Dan Opdal		11-Jul-2026 02:44
Beautiful sharp close-up, Christine! Very nicely done. V

Dennis Hoyne		11-Jul-2026 01:50
Beautifully photographed against that dark gray wood background!

Missed Opportunities		11-Jul-2026 01:24
I find this moth lives a very short lifespan - very well photographed here - V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		11-Jul-2026 00:08
Superb picture.

Isabel Cutler		10-Jul-2026 23:07
Always exciting to discover one of these

globalgadabout		10-Jul-2026 23:00
a tad tattered, yet that is just a sign of living a full life..

Helen Betts		10-Jul-2026 22:57
So beautiful, and such an amazing size. Great shot! V.

Claude Gagnon		10-Jul-2026 22:15
Great find and shot of this big one! Very well done :)) V

Commenting on this page requires a PBase account.
Please login or register.