Polyphemus Moth Eclosed from Cocoon

Polyphemus Moth Eclosed from Cocoon

A Polyphemus moth has just finished emerging from its cocoon. Soon the wings will become stiff so it...

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Rothschildia Window Pane Moth

Rothschildia Window Pane Moth

The white background shows through the "window panes" seen on all four wings of this beautiful saturniid moth from S. Texas.

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Polyphemus Hues of Rust-Red

Polyphemus Hues of Rust-Red

Polyphemus moths show many subtle color variations between individuals. This one is particularly nice...

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Luna Moth At Rest

Luna Moth At Rest

Lunas, along with other giant silkworm moths, must conserve energy by only being active for brief...

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Luna Moth Female

Luna Moth Female

This female is calling for a male. She only has about a week to live so must concentrate on propagating...

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Luna Moth: A study of delicate hues and contrast

Luna Moth: A study of delicate hues and contrast

Actias lunas show exquisite color, form and contrast. This detail resulted from using a flash in front...

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Luna Moth in Backlit Detail

Luna Moth in Backlit Detail

Actias luna moth as naturally enhanced by sunlight coming through a window.

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Luna moth abdomen colors contrast on two males

Luna moth abdomen colors contrast on two males

Two luna moths showing different colors on their abdomens. Many say this difference reflects spring...

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Luna moth adult male

Luna moth adult male

Actias luna moths are common east of the rockies. They are prized by collectors for their delicate...

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Luna moth male just emerged from its cocoon

Luna moth male just emerged from its cocoon

A luna moth has just completed its transformation into a beautiful adult moth. The moth lay dormant as...

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Luna just after eclosure from cocoon

Luna just after eclosure from cocoon

Moths and butterflies look very different when they first hatch. Their wings are tiny and their abdomen...

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Luna moth adult male backlit on a window

Luna moth adult male backlit on a window

Delicate colors and hues are brought out in this view of an Actias luna moth. The light is coming from...

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Luna moth in early morning

Luna moth in early morning

A luna moth is viewed as seen backlit from behind as it clings to a window in the early morning light.

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Luna moth cocoon showing the pupa within

Luna moth cocoon showing the pupa within

Soecies of Actias luna spin paper thin cocoons. Luna pupae spend the winter protected under the snow...

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Luna moth pupae pair

Luna moth pupae pair

Luna moth pupae exhumed from their cocoons. The lower is a female while the top is a male. For much...

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Angelfish fry and mother

Angelfish fry and mother

Many species of chiclid fish care for their eggs and babies. A good example of this behavior is seen in...

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Uploaded on Oct 20, 2010

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Bog Lake in N. Minnesota

Bog Lake in N. Minnesota

This forest is a bog floating on water. The area was once a small pond but is now overgrown with forest vegetation.

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Pitcher plant in a bog in N. MN

Pitcher plant in a bog in N. MN

Carniverous plants are found where soil is poor. Pitcher plants supplement their diet with insects.

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Uploaded on Sep 28, 2010

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