About the Luna Moth
The Luna moth (Actias luna) is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. 🍃 It is one of the largest moths found in North America, with a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches.
Life Cycle
- Eggs: Deposited on leaves by nocturnal moths.
- Caterpillars: Enjoy munching on foliage of walnut, hickory, and birch trees.
- Cocoons: Spun from silk and wrapped in leaves to protect the pupae stage.
- Adults: Luna moths exhibit an ethereal beauty with their translucent green wings and violet eyespots. 🦋
Interesting Facts
- Luna moths do not feed and live only for about a week after emerging from their cocoons.
- Their only purpose is to reproduce, with a female laying hundreds of eggs.