Luna moth

Luna moths are not rare, but are rarely seen due to their very brief (7–10 day) adult lives and nocturnal flying time, so I was very lucky to see this guy/gal during the day resting in the sun. First I thought it was a leaf, as it was about 4 inches from wing tip to tip.

I'm filling in some spaces in my June calendar. Thanks for having a look. :)

[Jesika]

Stunning image
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[Shutterbug]

Terrific capture.

[Pam Knowler]

What a fabulous find! Would love to see one of these! Great capture!

[Myrna O'Hara]

wow, this is really cool.

[Peter]

Beautiful capture Nova its a male Luna Moth, distinguished by their antennae, a male's is larger and bushier the females is smaller and thin:)

[Nova]

@jesika2 @shutterbug49 @pamknowler @sailingmusic @pcoulson

Thanks so much for your kind words and favs. This was my first time seeing this moth and I did not have my camera with me so I 'had' to use my cell phone because it was a picture I could not pass up.

Peter, thanks for helping with the gender identification. He is definitely impressive.

[Issi Bannerman]

How interesting ad what a lovely capture.

[elkehochban]

Beautiful!

[Kathy]

Fabulous details in this photo.