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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Distinctive lime green moth, large with long tails. Leading edge of forwings are purple with eyespots. One of the most easily identifiable and well known moths in North America (I'd wager). National Moth Week 2017.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to outdoor lights overnight.

Reference Links:

Species Actias luna - Luna Moth - Hodges#7758 - BugGuide.Net

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