I saw it on the wall at a friends house and it was really pretty, but in a way it was kinda scary because I’ve never seen anything like it 
. It was like the size of my hand!! Like an overgrown moth…
Does anyone know the name of this animal?
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Do you…like…have your camera with you all the times or something? 
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its a leaf moth.
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No, its a Luna moth: http://www.etsu.edu/biology/friendsofnature/images/photogallery/Nature%20photos/Luna%20moth.jpg
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/1insects/luna.html
Luna moths are one of the most unusual and beautiful of the North American moths known as Saturnidae. They are well known for their green-yellow colors and long tails,and although they are often seen in pictures, they are a real surprise when found in nature. Although they are common throughout the eastern U.S., their night flying habits and short life span as an adult moth, only about 1 week, combine to make them a rare find. The luna moth, with a wingspan of 4.5-5.0 inches, is one of the largest moths in North America and is very common in many of the eastern states from Maine all the way to Florida. They usually are seen less as you go westward to Texas and the Great Plains. It is also found in southern regions of many Canadian provinces such as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskachewan.
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** Shikra** - yes. literally.
** ramys **- wowwww thanks i've never even heard of this before. good thing i took a picture.
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You are welcome - that was also information for me. Look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bee_images
and try to take their pictures when you find them :).
