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| Luna in the morning; with closeup pic, and now even closer closeups :) | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 15 2017, 07:53 AM (159 Views) | |
| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 07:53 AM Post #1 |
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![]() This luna moth decided to spend his morning with me, which is pretty special since they only live for a week. I'm not sure if he's at the beginning, middle, or end of his week. I suspect it's the beginning. He seems to be trying out his new wings, drying them in the nice breeze. He's a handsome fella, and big for a moth. he's about 4 to 4.5 inches across. It's definitely a fella, based on his antennae. No, he didn't mind me looking.
Edited by brenda, Jun 16 2017, 03:41 AM.
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jun 15 2017, 07:55 AM Post #2 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Mark | Jun 15 2017, 07:58 AM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Can't see the photo. |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:03 AM Post #4 |
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I can't believe I got a decent picture of him. He hasn't moved a lot, and he's letting the breeze move his wings at this point. It's as if he's still letting them dry and strengthen before flying off to find a mate. That makes me think his week has just begun. Imagine if you only had a week to emerge, find a mate, and procreate. That's it. They don't even have a mouth or digestive system, because there's no time for that activity. Kind of a tight schedule there. |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:04 AM Post #5 |
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Will repost it. |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:13 AM Post #6 |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:14 AM Post #7 |
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Just for you, Mark.
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| George K | Jun 15 2017, 08:17 AM Post #8 |
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Finally
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Wow. |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:19 AM Post #9 |
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He's a big fella! And isn't he handsome? He's on the other end of the porch, but I can keep an eye on him from where I sit. This is my outdoor office, and it's fun to have a visitor of his caliber.
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Copper | Jun 15 2017, 08:27 AM Post #10 |
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Shortstop
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The Luna Moth was designed by German scientists after WWII. ![]() |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 08:48 AM Post #11 |
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Doing the best I can with my phone camera, here are some closeups of the wing markings. These are such beautiful creatures! ![]()
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 10:10 AM Post #12 |
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I meant to ask whether these latest pics are opening for viewing. Let me know. |
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| Jolly | Jun 15 2017, 10:12 AM Post #13 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 10:15 AM Post #14 |
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Not at my house! |
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| Jolly | Jun 15 2017, 10:17 AM Post #15 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Well, she is a Lovegood... |
| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 02:17 PM Post #16 |
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Again ... not at my house! |
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| Axtremus | Jun 15 2017, 03:49 PM Post #17 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Wait, that's not you? |
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| Axtremus | Jun 15 2017, 03:50 PM Post #18 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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She made you a polytheist. Good for her! |
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| brenda | Jun 15 2017, 07:54 PM Post #19 |
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The name fits. I read that these luna moths are common in the eastern part of the US, but this is the first time I have ever seen one. I'm so glad I got the pictures to show hubby. Daughter got to see it on the porch this morning, but hubby was gone. By late this afternoon, when I was back home, it was gone. He must have finished drying those brand new wings in the breeze, and now he's off looking for a short term sweetheart. |
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| Horace | Jun 15 2017, 09:23 PM Post #20 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Beautiful, Brenda. Thanks for sharing that. |
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| brenda | Jun 16 2017, 03:50 AM Post #21 |
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Maybe these are common in the eastern part of the US, but in my 56 years, this is the first time I have ever seen one. Having it up close made it a real treat. I've seen pictures, and artwork based on the luna moth, and now I know why artists would feature these in a design. The markings on the wings are so beautiful, so delicate and intricate. Mother nature has outdone herself with these gems. |
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