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Luna Moth (caterpillar)

Actias luna

Photo by flybeasley
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Field Notes

Description:

Actias luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches (114mm), making it one of the largest moths in North America.

Notes:

Rosaryvlle State Park

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Actias luna

Species ID Suggestions

Luna Moth (caterpillar)

Actias luna

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Comments (4)
eelhsamarie
Aww, that's very kind of you to say. I've taken an increasing interest in caterpillars, moths and butterflies since I found a lovely Polyphemus Moth caterpillar in our local marsh. :)
flybeasley
eelhsamarie Your the best. Thank you very much for both IDs.

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013

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