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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Take a look at this huge moth that just hung out on the side of the house for hours!

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    huge moth ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
     
    cherylad, Mar 15, 2010
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Gorgeous, that's a Luna Moth (Actias luna) A member of the Giant Silk Moth family, the caterpillar overwinters in a cocoon in the ground.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    It definitely was pretty.
     
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    I want to see some of those live. I think they're melt-your-heart gorgeous! :D
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Absolutely beautiful - love the colours. :-D
     
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    fish_4_all In Flower

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    Beautiful specimen and great picture. Used to see the giant tomato moths in Eastern Washington that were the size of your hand. Spring is getting close for you.
     
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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    This is my favorite moth. I found one a couple of years ago and couldn't help taking a bunch of pictures. I really like your photo.
     
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    drissel122 In Flower

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    That's a great picture. I love the moth and also the interesting shadow you caught beside him.
     
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    Boy, that is a pretty pretty moth. I would love to see one in "person."
     
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