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Luna moth Caterpillar

Actias Luna

Photo by Nicholas4
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bright green body. Based on the climate in which they live, the Luna Moths produce differing numbers of generations. In Canada and northern regions, they can live up to 7 days and will produce only one generation per year. These reach adulthood from early June to early July. In the northeastern United States around New Jersey or New York, the moths produce two generations each year. The first of these appear in April and May, and the second group can be seen approximately nine to eleven weeks later. In the southern United States, there can be as many as three generations. These are spaced every eight to ten weeks beginning in March.

Habitat:

forest

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Luna moth caterpillar

Actias luna

Comments (5)

actually a polyphemus larva
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Yea.. it was.. The moth is really huge too..See earlier post by another member..

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