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Old 07-16-2010, 07:58 PM
 
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I saw this amazing thing fly by in Concord and as I was pointing, it landed on a guy walking nearby. He walked up to me and let me take some pictures. I have never seen anything like it! I did a quick google search but couldn't find anything even close. Any ideas?


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Old 07-16-2010, 08:02 PM
 
Location: Mint Hill, NC
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It's a Luna Moth - Google

They are gorgeous, I've never gotten to see a real one.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:06 PM
 
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Thank you! sure is! It was spectacular and I had never seen one before either.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:49 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Very nice!
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Old 07-17-2010, 07:18 PM
 
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Here are the other 2 pics I took before it flew away.



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Old 07-18-2010, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Mint Hill, NC
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When I was a kid we played a game similar to Old Maid, but the cards had different butterflies and moths on them - the Luna being one. Who knew it would help with identifying your beauty!!
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Old 07-18-2010, 12:40 PM
 
Location: CLT native
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+1 Luna Moth.

I see some 8"+ in wingspan occasionally.
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Old 07-18-2010, 03:13 PM
 
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It's the creepy Lunesta moth that stalks you while you sleep . . .
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Old 07-18-2010, 06:40 PM
 
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Ohhh how gorgeous! Lucky you!
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Old 07-18-2010, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Mooresville, NC
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That is too funny!!

Don't see too many Luna Moths, that one is magnificent! (even if it is creepy !!!!)
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