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While not a butterfly - Luna moth Actias luna belongs here.  They are a magical sight to behold! Luna Moth, Moth, Plants, Green, Red, White

8000 views thanks everyone. Luna Moth is the largest moth in North America they have a wingspan of up to 6 inches. A Luna moth's wings have markings that look like eyes this helps to frighten away birds and other enemies.This moth color has an unusual, delicate, pale green color. Luna moths fly mostly at night. They can be seen flying around night lights. I found this lovely Luna Moth on these geraniums at first light. This picture is for sale at Getty Images. Here is a link to this photo at…

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Chinese Luna Moth | Wild Kratts Wiki | Fandom Chinese Luna Moth, Colorful Moths, Cute Moth, Lunar Moth, Cool Insects, Moon Moth, Moth Caterpillar, Cool Bugs, Moth Tattoo

Chinese Luna Moth (Actias dubernardi), also known as the Chinese moon moth, is a species moth in the family Saturniidae. The species was first described by Charles Oberthür in 1897, and can only be found in parts of China. Adults live short lives, usually no longer than 2 weeks, although females live longer due to having extra fat stored in their abdomen.

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Spanish Moon Moth, native to Spain and France; ...they are huge - their wingspan can be 2.5 inches to almost 4 inches wide!;  males have much longer 'tails' Spanish Moon Moth, Green Moth, Moth Pendant, Moth Necklace, Lunar Moth, Moon Moth, Moth Caterpillar, Beautiful Bugs, Luna Moth

I know I did a post on these while back but IMO that post was ugh as in it wasn't detailed and for that I'm sorry. I guess you could say that I've grown posting wise over the years. XD :P So without further ado the info: At the end of April and beginning of May the moth begins to hatch after overwintering in the cocoon. Normally moths from the same line don't copulate, so it is the condition that different lines are in a not too wide range. After copulation the female lays about 100 to 150…

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