“The lives of many insects afford more interesting stories than are found in fairy lore; many of them show exquisite colors.” ~Anna Comstock, Handbook to Nature Study
We had the privilege of seeing a treasure of a moth, on Saturday. The children were playing outside near the pond and noticed that it had fallen on the top of the pond. Ethan rescued it and the whole gang of them made their way back to the house, *to show Mama*. (I love that!) They know that I want to see any nature discovery that they find, and take a picture. I heard happy voices and the sound of many little bare and dirty feet as they rushed toward me, with their prize.
When we looked up the moth in our Handbook of Nature Study, we found a picture of the moth with this little quote,
“The delicate, exquisite green of the luna’s wings is set off by the rose-purple, velvet border of the front wings, and the white fur on the body and inner edge of the hind wings. Little wonder that is has been called the ‘Empress of the Night.'” pg. 297
Isn’t it beautiful? I’ve always wanted to see one up close!
Moths always make me remember a book that I have read and enjoyed several times. Have you read A Girl of the Limberlost? It is such a beautiful, wonderful book………here is a little quote:
Then the Bird Woman came back and showed Elnora a long printed slip giving a list of graduated prices for moths, butterflies, and dragonflies.
“Oh, do you want them!” exulted Elnora. “I have a few and I can get more by the thousand, with every colour in the world on their wings.”
“Yes,” said the Bird Woman, “I will buy them, also the big moth caterpillars that are creeping everywhere now, and the cocoons that they will spin just about this time. I have a sneaking impression that the mystery, wonder, and the urge of their pure beauty, are going to force me to picture and paint our moths and put them into a book for all the world to see and know. We Limberlost people must not be selfish with the wonders God has given to us. We must share with those poor cooped-up city people the best we can. To send them a beautiful book, that is the way, is it not, little new friend of mine?”
*Here is a post I did a couple of years ago, about our discovery of a Cecropia Moth*
Today I am thankful for our creator God, the One who made such surprisingly beautiful things for us to find and think about. If he put so much care into the flowers and trees, insects and animals, just think of how much He cares for, and loves, you and me!
Have a wonderful afternoon, dear ones~
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so beautiful and delicate.
They ARE beautiful. I saw some for the first time “in real life” last year. I love their antanae. So many colors and textures all on one huge moth. Love it!! Our God is awesome.
beautiful
So,so cool! We’re reading Freckles and yesterday read about finding a luna moth. I just hadn’t taken the time yet to look it up.
How very beautiful the moth is. Wonderful green! I loved seeing it so close in your picture. The antennae look so interesting too. We have read “Freckles” but never “A Girl of Limberlost”. Now I will have to!
We found one of those once…..it was awesome to hold such a gentle, angelic like giant. 🙂
So wonderful that you got to see that moth AND that you saw it for what it really was…a beautiful gift from our creator! I hope they neverstop bringing things “to show Mama”….
i have heard of the luna moth but never seen one. its beautiful. i’m sooo happy your kids were able to share it with you.
Wow, that’s REALLY pretty!! I’ve never seen one before and have never bothered to look ’em up to see how they look lol
Wow! It doesn’t even look real! That’s amazing and beautiful.
Beautiful Moth! Yes, I love that book… brought back childhood memories…that was one of my favorite books as a young girl!Hope the remaining days of your pregnancy go well and labor be easy!
Great pictures, Shanda! We had one grace our front door about a month ago. Beautiful indeed! 🙂
hi shanda………just lovely. thanks for sharing God’s beauty with us, along with the great quotes. it’s posts like this that bring a smile to my face and a peaceful feeling!
@tea_lady – @ABAHM – Thanks to you two ladies, I dug out my old (1916) copy of Freckles and started it about an hour ago….it is SOOOOOO good. It’s been sitting on our shelves for years & can’t believe it’s taken me this long to read it. Thank you!
i hve never found this beautiful creature in hong kong.. Niceeee
WOW! That is an incredible looking moth! I did read that book, but it was years ago. Did the moth survive? It is awesome to think of the creativity of our God!
How are you posting more? Photobucket? I am happy to see more of your beautiful images and that you are able to upload more!The moth is so so beautiful! The quote fit perfectly!