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CathyA

4-3-12, 8:38pm

2 luna moths. Its hard to see, but there's another one facing the obvious one. I think they're mating. Ain't nature grand? (except for invasives, that is). haha
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/Catherine50/IMG_7869.jpg

early morning

4-3-12, 8:57pm

Oh I love luna moths. Haven't spotted one for ages. I like tobacco moths too, and the hummingbird ones. And cecropias. Neat! And good eyes!! They do look like leaves - (is that the dreaded oriental honeysuckle bushes they are on?? that stuff is EVERYWHERE! Thankfully sheep eat it...)

CathyA

4-3-12, 9:00pm

LOL early morning........YES!! That's the horrible honeysuckle. Our entire property is over-run with it. But.......if luna moths like it, maybe I should hate it a little less? haha

daisy

4-3-12, 9:02pm

Beautiful photo!

CathyA

4-3-12, 9:23pm

Thanks daisy.
Early morning.........I really like the hummingbird moths too. Did you know that the tomato hornworms turn into them? Here's a pic of one of the moths I got last year. I forget exactly which one this is.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/Catherine50/IMG_4679croppedandsharpened.jpg

Float On

4-3-12, 11:18pm

Beautiful photos of two of my favorite things! Had no idea the beginings of the hummingbird moth.

iris lily

4-3-12, 11:23pm

Those luna moths are stunning, thanks so much for posting.

rosarugosa

4-4-12, 4:45am

Beautiful -thanks for the great photos!

peggy

4-4-12, 8:25am

Beautiful! I've only seen a Luna moth once. They are huge!

CathyA

4-4-12, 8:47am

I see about one every two years. I couldn't believe I found 2 at once! I don't know how long they were in that position already, but I went out 3 hours later and they were still there. I talked with a butterfly expert and she said that was normal and then after dark, they separate and the female goes and lays eggs. I think their lifespan is pretty short. Maybe this early spring will give us lots more butterflies this year. I've planted several bushes that are host to different kinds. I planted a couple paw paws, in hopes of attracting zebra swallowtails, but I'm thinking this might be too far north. Oh..........and last evening DH and I were sure we heard the hum of a hummingbird! The never get here before the first week of May......so we're a month ahead.

Nella

4-4-12, 9:48am

Wow! Great pics. I don't think my camera could get that close...

CathyA

4-4-12, 9:49am

Thanks Nella. I used a macro lens.

Florence

4-4-12, 9:50am

How beautiful nature is when we take the time to just look!

jania

4-4-12, 9:55am

Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos. Isn't it wonderful what can be found in our own backyards when we take the time to look?

puglogic

4-4-12, 10:10am

Gorgeous, CathyA - made my day!

Gregg

4-4-12, 10:25am

Luna moths are so beautiful!

KayLR

4-4-12, 5:23pm

Awesome shot, CathyA! thanks for sharing!