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The luna moth (Actias luna), also called the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly named the giant silk moths. The moth has lime-green wings and a white body. Its caterpillars are also green.
Luna Moth. A luna moth perches on a leaf, its bright green wings folded over its body. Suddenly the insect spreads its wings to reveal their great size. This moth's...
Learn about the Luna moth, a large, colorful insect with bright green wings and white, fuzzy body. Find out how they live, what they eat, and why they are interesting and beautiful.
You might never have seen one in person, but if you live in the eastern half of North America, it's likely a luna moth lives not far from you. These large, shapely moths are the size of the palm of an adult human's hand — a delicate green color with eye-shaped spots on their hindwings and little crescent-shaped loops on the forewings.
- Jesslyn Shields
4 de jun. de 2024 · A luna moth is a species of saturniid moth native to eastern North America. The large, pale green wings have a thin brown border, and each hind wing has a long tail-like projection.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The luna moth (Actias luna), also called the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly named the giant silk moths. Show More The moth has lime-green wings and a white body. Its caterpillars are also green.
Learn about the luna moth, a large green moth with long tails and moon-like spots, found in eastern North America. See photos of adults, eggs, and caterpillars, and read about their host plants, natural enemies, and defenses.
