Luna Moth, Actias luna

Photos by Mary and Claire Curry

A splendid find by Mom!!!

It measures about 3 1/2 inches across and about 2 1/2 inches from head to tail-tips.

by Mary Curry, March 22, 2005, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

Hanging on for dear life in the wind!

by Mary Curry, March 22, 2005, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

For such a large and elegantly-winged creature, it sure has a cute, fuzzy face.

by Claire Curry, March 22, 2005, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

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