And of course their green color is also quite the camouflage. Most don’t realize the Luna moth is one of the giant silkworm species.

His clock is racing too. Linnaeus named the moth Actias luna referencing Luna the Roman Goddess of the Moon. You have to love the family name too, Saturniidae.

Apart from their captivating color, the Luna moth does not have a mouth or digestive system. They are strongly attracted to UV light.

A luna begins life as one of up to 300 eggs deposited by a female moth on an appropriate host plant. Suitable fodder includes tree species such as beech, cherry, hickory and walnut.

With a typical wingspan of about 4½ inches, long, graceful tails on their hindwings, and a light green color, luna moths are one of the largest and most beautiful moths in North America.