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.

Luna moths, or American Moon Moths as they are also called, captivate the imagination with their ethereal beauty and alluring presence. These Nearctic moths inhabit regions spanning North America and tropical Mexico, making them a fascinating subject of study.

2022年3月20日 · The luna moth is a beautiful, unique creature that is becoming endangered in many areas of North America. Learn how to identify this rare species.

The luna moth, Actias luna (Linnaeus), is arguably our most beautiful moth. Examples of its popularity include its appearance on a first class United States postage stamp issued in 1987 ( Figure 1 ); its selection to grace the front cover of A Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (Covell 2005); and the use of an animated luna moth in ...

Luna cocoons are papery thin; the active pupa can be seen if held to the light. Cocoons of individuals that will eclose the same summer are usually nearly white in color; those that will overwinter are tan or brown. The adult moth normally ecloses from its cocoon in mid-morning.

The Luna moth is a saturniid moth found in North America. It is part of the subfamily called the giant silk moths. The moth was initially described by a London apothecary, James Petiver in 1700.

2020年3月2日 · 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).

Adult moths (5 ½ inch wingspan) are overall yellow with brownish markings; full grown (2 inch long) caterpillars of the io moth, Automeris io (Fabricius), are green and marked with a two-color (pink and white) stripe along the sides, and covered with clusters of branched spines capable of “stinging” like an “asp” (see puss caterpillar ...

2021年8月10日 · Pink or brown on outer margin in southen spring brood; yellow in northern and other southern broods.

The Luna Moth (Actias luna) is a captivating and distinctive insect belonging to the family Saturniidae. Renowned for its remarkable beauty, the Luna Moth boasts a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches, making it one of the largest moth species in North America.