This is a Luna moth I found at a gas station fluttering uselessly against the lights. I jumped out of the car and took off my shirt and chased it around the station until I caught it and brought it home (much to the amusement of my wife). A beautiful specimen of a Giant Silk Moth (approx. 6" wingspan). This one is a male, you can tell because it has well developed antennae. It lives for about a week and does not eat, it lives only to mate. I found a Polyphemus last year on Nantucket, but lost the pictures... boo. But this is beautiful, my first one. Another good way to start the summer!
