Luna moth (Actias luna) | Project Noah

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Photo by GraceWhite

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Field Notes

Description:

Luna moth spotted in the woods near dusk. Its colors were so vibrant! I had never seen one just sitting around during daylight before. I wondered if it had only recently emerged from its cocoon since it stayed so still.

Habitat:

Edge of forest near fields

Reference Links:

Actias luna

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Julia15, you can upload the picture to your own Project Noah account to get an identification.

I think this is a Luna moth I just found on my window sill. One piece of his lower right underside looked damaged. He had been attached to the screen. What is their lifespan? Would like to post a picture I took?

Me too, Steve.

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