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.

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.

2018年7月31日 · Luna moths are among the largest moth species in North America, with a wingspan of 3 to 4 inches. They are common in deciduous forests from Saskatchewan to Texas, and from Nova Scotia to Florida. Scientists believe that populations of luna moths throughout their range have adapted to prefer particular local hardwood trees as host plants ...

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).

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.

Adult luna moths are large green moths with a long tail on each hind wing and discal eyespots on both the fore and hind wings (Figures 2 and 3). The luna moth is univoltine (one generation) from Michigan northward, bivoltine throughout the Ohio Valley, …

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.

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 luna moth, Actias luna, is a member of the Saturniidae (the giant silkworm and royal moth family). As winged adults, they do not eat and live for only about a week.

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.