Being a bug freak (Ahem.) myself, I've always been interested in large moths. It started back in '03 when my Nana (RIP) sent me a full cocoon in the mail. It was ready to hatch soon. The next day, we had a full size Cecropia Moth fluttering around our kitchen. It lived for two weeks, and was overall really cool.
The Cecropia Moth:
(Larvae)
(Adult)
The plan:The Luna Moth. Lunas have been known to be all around south ontario, during late summer and at midnight. The adults live for two weeks, and spend most of this time fluttering about near really bright lights. They are probably, the most beutiful moth I've ever seen.
The Luna Moth:
(Larvae)
(Adult)
Beutiful isn't it?
My little setup I have right now: I've got a stretched sheet of white fabrick standing up and attatched to two posts, with my sister's huge camera flash set on "Always On" directed to the sheet of fabric. It lights up and glows. Last year, we found Cecropias, a rare Polyphemus, and a whole bunch of beetles.
Discuss, as I'm quite exited and curious to see my resuldts for this summer.
