LUNA MOTH

SPECIES: Actias luna

STATUS: Least Concern

HABITAT: Forest

The caterpillar of the Luna Moth.

DIET: The caterpillar will eat the leaves of the hickory, sycamore, cherry, and walnut trees, just to name a few. The adults do not eat.

GENERAL:  Luna Moths only come out a night due to their lime green coloration to find a mate.

The Luna Moth is one of the largest moths in North America with a wing span of 4.5” to 5” inches.