The Luna

Nature does have some beauties, of which I am one. I don't mean that in the classical sense but more as a metaphor. That is, I have certain attributes that I consider beautiful in a certain way. For instance, I am modest because I only think I am half as good as I really am. I also have a sort of coarseness that may be seen as rugged which can be equated with handsome in a primitive way. I can't continue in this vain. I am going to get in trouble and some individuals are sure to make rude comments.



I bring up beauty because my brother Jeff (no more beautiful than me) just passed along the attached photo of A Luna Moth. Now, I have seen them before and each time have always paused to take note as much for the color as for the size. At close to six inches and a luminous delicate green color with intricate imitation eyes on it's wings, it is stunning. What caught my attention about this one is the perfect, untouched condition. Every single aspect of its anatomy is fresh and glorious. Clearly it has just emerged from its cocoon and is about to enter it's first night of looking for a mate.

By morning it will be a bit tattered having crashed into a few trees and plants, maybe the rain will come and wash away the splendor but for now it is a real treat, a treat seldom seen just in passing. They are nocturnal and normal hide in the day but this one set itself up on the window where it could be seen by a bunch of kids and Jeff with his camera. Take a good look for it is pristine. A creature of the green mansions.