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Luna Moth - Rare SpecimenLuna Moth – Dying?
Good morning, Bugman!
We’ve had an adult Luna on our always-shaded front porch for over 24 hours, resting on the hinged side of the screen door, one wing on the door itself and the other on the door jam trim. It is disturbed each time the door is opened, but it doesn’t fly away, only occasionally repositioning a leg. My husband said it’s probably dying. Can you tell us what their dying ritual is? Does their hanging around in this manner a part of it? Although I’m thrilled at the possibility of having a real (albeit dead) Luna, I’m sad that it might be in its last hours. Thank you for your website. Found it while researching Luna, and am forwarding the link to my 10-year-old grandson who will enjoy it immensely.
Best!
J.D. Dirkschneider
Fayetteville, GA
Quickly learned how to use our digital camera. Here’s a photo of our esteemed visitor, convincing hubby that yes, the porch does need to be painted.
Hi J.D.,
Since Luna Moths only live a few days, they are always hours from dying. Your photo is beautiful and we love the porch.
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