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Luna Moth
Actias luna
35.8093, -83.5247
Field Notes
Description:
All green moth with two eyes on the forewings and two on the underwings. The abdomen is all white except a little yellow patch near the head. Legs are a dark red, and feet are tan. Males have large antenna, and females are larger in size compared to males.
Habitat:
Attracted by lights.
Notes:
This male was very calm and let me handle him with ease. This is the 4th and final 'big' moth I found in the Smoky Mountains.
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 9, 2013
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