In honor of the super-moon?

When we got up this morning, this was on our screen door.
Confirmed at BAMONA as “Actias luna” (Saturniidae) or “Luna moth,” hence the title for the post; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/724337
See also: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Actias-luna

Despite the fact that this moth has elegant “tails” on its hind wings, I shot this frame pretty much as you see it here, without the full moth in the frame.

A year ago (“Well, somebody has to go first!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-05-07

[carol white]

An amazing looking creature!!Super shot!!

[Joyce Wells]

Thom - the lower spots almost look like eyes, giving it an almost alien look - great find!

[Heidi]

AMAZING macro shot of this beautiful moth. The colors and details are so delicate. Fav for me.

[Erin Seney]

Very cool and great focus! I suspect most birds and other critters think twice before trying to eat one of these guys. I definitely feel like there are eyes looking at me.

[Janet Shaffer]

Very interesting.

[Caryn]

Love all the detail you captured. Those antenae (I think?) are fascinating!

[Rick Schies]

It's an amazing looking creature,and love the markings. They look like beautiful eyes.

[Michelle]

Amaizng.. Favd