Luna Moth by bakapo
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Description
saw this guy at the park today.
he was alive when I took this photo but not when I checked on him 2 hours later.
adult luna moths do not eat; they do not have mouths. they emerge from cocoons as adults solely to mate and they only live about one week. they are much more commonly seen at night time.
thanks for looking and comments!
Comments (31)
Wonderful capture so much for any wining & dining of the potential mate
Sadly moths and butterflies do not live very long, I guess it comes down to that old quote "A flame that burns twice as bright lives only half as long", and in their brief time they give us pleasure in the garden and around the forests and other such locations. Nice capture of the moth at the end of it's cycle. Many of course don't make it as they are eaten by birds and bats and the likes.
Sweeet
No KFC for him then!
Super photo :)
What an amazing capture this one is, Barb. I have never seen a moth like this before, and found the background information you provided fascinating
Very interesting info. Great shot!
The ecology of a moth is wonder. Very nice capture!
So beautiful!
excellent close-up...about a moment of his life !!!a beauty !
Beautiful capture!!
Nice shot! I haven't seen a Luna on this site for a long time.
awesome
Wonderful capture. I'm sure he had a long and productive life.
wonderful
Nice shot. Aloha
Fantastic shot.
Such a beautiful macro capture my friend.
No food before or after sex? BUMMER! LOL! Lovely shot Barb!
Really nice shot!
fascinating insect, beautiful shot.
no small talk when "mating" eeh??lol.
Gorgeous shot Barb!!!
how lucky you were. thanks for sharing this beauty
Marvelous capture !
wonderful
GREAT SHOT
Wonderful and interesting shot, Barb. Strange how his wings looks worn.
Great capture!! A shot but hopefully great adulthood?..
Interesting facts I had never heard that before... poor moths. :)