Amazing Photos Of A Luna Moth's Wing Beneath An Antique Microscope

June 6, 2016

Luna Moths are huge moths, with a wingspan of four and a half inches. They have a white body, pinkish legs, and huge pale green wings. The hind wings have eye spots.

luna moth
via wikipedia

Check out the incredible, colorful detail in their hind wing under a 1951 American Optical Spencer microscope.

luna moth wing microscope

luna moth wing microscope

luna moth wing microscope

luna moth wing microscope

Credit: Proteon

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