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23-JUL-2005 Lejun

Adult Female

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Actias luna
Female
As distinguished from the male by antennae structure
Source: http://www.clemson.edu/cafls/departments/esps/factsheets/beneficials/luna_moth_bb07.html
Alabama

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Deborah 06-May-2009 22:56
my son saw one at school yesterday ; chandler,AZ He was amazed :)
Sharon 18-Aug-2006 18:10
I've seen these moths in central Texas. Does anyone know what it's caterpillar looks like?
leslie 13-Mar-2006 03:22
I had never seen one these in my life. I live in eastern Oklahoma. I parked my car in the car port and this luna moth was just hanging ion the metal bars it was beautiful. my 16 month old daurghter loved it and just said (ooooh)
Guest 03-Nov-2005 22:35
nice moth i think it is beutiful
Guest 03-Nov-2005 22:35
nice moth i think it is beutiful