The Luna Moth is one of North America's most stunning insects — pale green with long trailing hindwing tails and eyespots. Short-lived as an adult (about a week), it exists only to find a mate.
Habitat
Deciduous forests throughout eastern North America
Diet
Larvae: walnut, hickory, sweet gum, and other trees. Adults: do not feed
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Luna Moth
The best time to see a Luna Moth is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 56,835 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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