Monday, May 7, 2018

Ethereal Lunar Moth


Luna moths are a beautiful member of the animal kingdom, with the unique patterns across their wings, marvelled by enthusiasts worldwide. Encounters with a Luna Moth are rare, so if seen it is a blessing. Not only a thrill but a time for reflection.
With such a short life span, of no more than a week, many believe the Luna Moth appears to individuals to remind them to remove themselves from life’s petty problems. Your lifetime is only short – forget about what is stressing or concerning you and focus on being loving to others.

Being silk moths, they do not consume any food as adults which explains the absence of proboscis, the mouth which is found on most other species of butterflies and moths.
Luna Moths are Herbivores and as a caterpillar they feed on foliage of various species of Hickory, Walnut, Sweet-Gum, Persimmon and Birch Trees.
Many observers believe this to be a reminder of the importance of ceasing the day. Live and love to the fullest and enjoy every experience that gets thrown your way. That’s as the Luna Moth does.

4 comments:

  1. Hello Tamlyn, Interesting piece, lovely selected art and the 'live for the moment' a great sentiment to live by.. Thank You J

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  2. Hello Tamlyn thank you for sharing your knowledge of the Ethereal Lunar moth. I enjoyed reading the positive message you share which encourages people to have a positive outlook in life.

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  3. I love what you have written and who would have thought a moth has similar positive traits, so interesting.

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