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Uploaded by: DGibbs — Tuesday May 8, 2012 — Powhatan, VA (Current Weather Conditions)

Snapped this photo on my garage door. Anyone know what this is?! Looks like a leafy, moth-like insect.

Categories: Spring, insects

Camera Type: Nikon S8200


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1. mike1973 10:32 PM GMT on May 08, 2012
I'd like to see one of those in person. That's an actias luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: February 15, 2012 Comments: 298

2. DGibbs 1:38 PM GMT on May 09, 2012
Quoting mike1973: I'd like to see one of those in person. That's an actias luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth. Thank you for solving the mystery! I was completely stumped. I'm glad I always have a point and shoot on me. Edit to add: It was one of those "drop your stuff on the ground, stop what you're doing, and capture it" kind of moments! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: August 12, 2011 Comments: 43

3. econrad 2:05 PM GMT on May 09, 2012
Very nice find! Really cool looking. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: March 7, 2008 Comments: 18

4. DGibbs 10:06 PM GMT on May 09, 2012
Quoting econrad: Very nice find! Really cool looking. Thank you! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: August 12, 2011 Comments: 43

5. DGibbs 2:42 AM GMT on May 23, 2012
Update: Photo Chosen by editors of National Geographic for Daily Dozen! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: August 12, 2011 Comments: 43

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About DGibbs

Licensed Funeral Director in the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Virginia; Freelance photographer.

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