luna moth

Luna mothA large luna moth (Actias luna) sits on the forest floor.

luna moth, (Actias luna), species of saturniid moth of eastern North America. Luna moths are pale green and have a wingspread of 10 cm (4 inches). The wings have a thin brown border, and each hind wing has a long tail-like projection. The larvae feed on the leaves of many kinds of trees and shrubs. See also moth.

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Article Title: luna moth
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Date Published: 04 June 2024
Access Date: February 22, 2025