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North American Luna Moth

Actias luna

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Field Notes

Description:

Very large moth with approximately 4 inch wingspan

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
William_Dembowski
Moths in general have a reputation of being dull and unattractive. Lunas are neither of those.
Jacob Gorneau
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PublishedAugust 19, 2011

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