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James Cook
{K:38068} 6/6/2007
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That sounds like a plausible theory. It's a pretty wild looking flapper. See ya 'round.
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Chelsea Burke
{K:5750} 6/6/2007
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Sometimes they're docile, and just sit there. I'm thinking that since she's a female and only has to send out scent to attract a mate, that the females aren't as active as the males who have to go chasing after the females. The male certainly took off, I got him out of the box and onto the log and he immediately started flapping, I could only get a couple grab shots of him when he fell to the grass before he took flight and disappeared into the treetops. After taking pictures I put her back into the box and kept her safe in the house during the day, then when it got dark we took the screen off and put the box out on the balcony, she flew off during the night.
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HEERAK NANDY
{K:694} 5/31/2007
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I have seen similar moths (might not be exactly the same species) in India. Very good capture. Looks like a ballet dancer in frilled apparel, hands spread, heels together, dancing on toes on a dark floor.
Best wishes...
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James Cook
{K:38068} 5/31/2007
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I'm curious. Why didn't the moth just fly away?
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Todd Weeks
{K:7636} 5/30/2007
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Chelsea,
Thanks for sharing this series of pics with us. It is always rewarding to experience nature at an intimate level. I, for one, have never seen a Luna Moth. You must have enjoyed the experience immensely.
Todd
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