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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.
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.
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...
Luna moths are large, beautifully colored insects. They have bright green wings and white, fuzzy bodies. Their large wings have long “tails” that sprout from the base, giving them a unique, elegant appearance. Most Luna moths are about four or five inches across, but some specimens can be larger than seven inches!
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.
2 de mar. de 2020 · The luna moth is a large green moth found in North America (the species occasionally also appears in Western Europe as a vagrant). It is a member of the subfamily Saturniinae, within the family Saturniidae (the giant silk moth family).
6 de ago. de 2020 · The Luna Moth (Actias luna), with its incredible size (3-4.5-inch wingspan), sea-foam green to yellow color, and long tails, is one of the most spectacular moths found in North America. Also known as the American Moon Moth, Luna moths are common throughout South Carolina.
