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Luna Moth

Actias Luna

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Field Notes

Description:

(Wikipedia) lime green Neartic Saturniid moth.
Family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae.
Wingspan up to 4.5 inches. One of the largest moths of North America.

Habitat:

North America

Reference Links:

Luna Moth - Actias luna - Overview, Actias luna

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PublishedAugust 4, 2013

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