Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Luna Moth

This evening, I saw ...



... this awesome luna moth clinging to a bush in our yard. I am immensely flattered: these are rare, lovely creatures and fussy about where they live. Also rather fey. This is only the second live one I've seen; the other was years ago, on a trip far to the south of here. It's like going outside to find the moon come down to Earth, with wings of smooth green cheese.
Tags: illinois, nature, photography, wildlife
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tabard

tabard

June 7 2011, 17:41:27 UTC 10 years ago

We had one of these lovely young fellows (with huge fuzzy antennae) visit us one evening a few days after we moved into the new house. I got a couple fuzzy cellphone pictures of him because I've never seen one in person before. Now I'm even more happy I did. I didn't realize they were so rare! :)
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ysabetwordsmith

June 7 2011, 17:47:31 UTC 10 years ago

>>We had one of these lovely young fellows (with huge fuzzy antennae) <<

Probably a female then; they have bigger antennae.

>> I didn't realize they were so rare! <<

It varies regionally; some folks have mentioned seeing multiples. In many areas they're rare, though.