My friend’s house in Houston where I’m staying had a couple extra visitors. These two gorgeous luna moths stayed motionless for days on the front door jamb and trim. I’ve seen these before, but never two in such a position. They are probably mates, since these silkmoths essentially live for romance. Awww…
Named after Polyphemus, a Greek mythology one-eyed giant, they live short lives to reproduce, and apparently (from what I read), don’t feed as adults. Based on how motionless these two were, they don’t seem to fly much either. Regardless of their life habits, they are unquestionably eye-catching.
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Jeepers! They are gorgeous!
Wow. What Johnny said.
I’ve never seen such moths! They are beautiful…
Stunning photos. This is my favorite moth species of all. You’re so lucky to have seen two at the same time!
My favorites,too. Your photos are exquisite. Welcome back.
Wow, those are truly beautiful!!!! The wings look like someone deliberately painted on them… look like twigs. Guess it’s a camouflage mechanism.
Wow, those are truly beautiful!!!! The wings look like someone deliberately painted on them… look like twigs. Guess it’s a camouflage mechanism.