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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Photo by kizzay
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large wingspan (at least 5" across), solid pale green color with brown highlights and circular markings

Habitat:

Found in Northeast Missouri, near mostly fruit and nut orchards, but other wooded areas are nearby

Notes:

Unfortunately, this moth was brought indoors where the photo was taken

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Actias luna

Species ID Suggestions

Luna moth

Actias luna
mauna Kunzah
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Comments (1)
Maria dB
Nice one - was it returned outdoors?

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PublishedAugust 9, 2013

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