Luna Moth

The Luna moth is one of the largest moth's in North America. It can have a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches (over 11 cm)! This one was injured and tried to fly, but couldn't stay off the ground for very long.

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travismorhardt

Lion

A comparison for size:

Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow Travis, it is breathtakingly beautiful! It must feel awesome seeing one for real given that they live only a few days. Posted 11 years ago
1. travismorhardt
  
  Lion
  
  It was pretty awesome to see it, that's for sure, given they usually only appear at night. And yes, they only live for a few days. Posted 11 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

What a beautiful moth, quite incredible. Very sad they only live for a few days, you are very fortunate! Posted 11 years ago

The Luna Moth

''Actias luna'', commonly known as the Luna Moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 114mm making it one of the largest moths in North America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by travismorhardt