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Luna Moth

Actias luna (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Field Notes

Description:

"Hindwings have long curving tails. Wings are pale green, each with a transparent eyespot. Outer margins are pink in the southern spring brood, yellow in the southern summer brood and in northern populations."

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Actias-luna

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Habitat:

Deciduous hardwood forests

Species ID Suggestions

Luna Moth

Actias luna

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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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