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Lunar Moth

Photo by lmi1975.li
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Field Notes

Description:

Pale green lunar Moth

Habitat:

Flying around my yard lights

Species ID Suggestions

American Luna Moth

Actias luna

Reference Link
John B.
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Comments (1)
John B.
Another great spotting. I think your moth is a female. One of the main differences is that the male has Plumose antennae (looks like a feather) and the female has Filliform (thin and "pencil-like").
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PublishedOctober 10, 2023

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