Wednesday, June 16, 2010

A Special Morning Treat

We rarely see Luna Moths (Activas luna) around here so it was a special treat to find one hanging from our deck railing. These amazing adults have a very short life. They do not eat during their adult lives. They simply mate and start the new generation.


A true creature of the night
green, golden,
soft, velvety,
gracing my day
because the light lured her
from the night.
Raymond Foss
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22 comments:

  1. CherylJune 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Stunningly beautiful, what a wonderful gift. Tku for sharing this rare sighting.....

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  2. Vicki LaneJune 16, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    What a beauty! I haven't seen one yet this year.

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  3. KarinJune 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Wooooo, that's a fantastic shot! What an interesting moth and fact about the adult!

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  4. robin andreaJune 16, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    What a beautiful creature. How lucky to have it land right there for you.

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  5. kksJune 16, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    wow, what an awesome discovery...beautiful!
    xoxo

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  6. AnonymousJune 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I didn't know that about them, but I LOVE finding them. We had one one on our glass door once, so I was able to see both sides of it. They are so mysterious looking!

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  7. Busy Bee SuzJune 16, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    He is both beautiful and unusual. what a great capture!!!

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  8. troutbirderJune 16, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    I've never seen one. Wow!

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 16, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Wow---what a beauty... You are lucky to have captured this picture... Congrats.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. KBJune 16, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Wow, a true gift. Thanks for sharing the beautiful creature with us.

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  11. BarbJune 16, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    A fabulous photo - the moth reminds me of a kite.

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  12. VictoriaJune 16, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    What a beautiful moth! I've never seen one out here, so maybe we don't have them. Thanks, Carolyn, for posting your wonderful photo of it.

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  13. How Sam Sees ItJune 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Very pretty!

    Sam

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  14. LeedraJune 16, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Carolyn, this is the 2nd post about Luna Moth's I have seen in 2 days. Wonderful it is just the perfect time for them right now, since they don't live very long.

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  15. abbJune 16, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    So beautiful - words and that wonderful moth. It's been years since I've seen one in person.

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  16. RudeeJune 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    They're beautiful and so big. I'm always surprised by their size when I see them in Virginia. One of these days, I'm going to knit the luna moth shawl.

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  17. amarkonmywallJune 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Oh, my. I need to find one of those 20 miles to the East. S'beautiful. Thanks for the note- I'm still temporarily housed at the kind neighbor's with plans to start areo bedding (sort of like skate boarding, but not really) end of next week. When I catch my breath I'll pop on over!

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  18. RhondaJune 17, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I love these moths, I did a post myself on them not too long ago. I refer them as Lime Sherbert..:) I had never seen them until moving to the TN mountains and the first one I ever saw scared me half to death..lol

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  19. Valerie CummingsJune 18, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    WOW! How very interesting!!! And beautiful! Thank you! Hugs Joey and Kealani

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  20. NCmountainwomanJune 18, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for commenting, everyone.

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  21. ~Kim at Golden Pines~June 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Wow, how beautiful!! I've never seen one, and wonder if they are native to Virginia--I'll have to look! I also love the verse you posted as well!

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  22. Twisted FencepostJuly 9, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I used to see those quite often in WV, but I don't believe I've seen one since leaving there 20 years ago.

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