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LUNA MOTH Actias luna ©Tony DiTerlizzi wildlifecollective: Luna MothActias lunaLuna moths have a wingspan of about four and a half inches. They fly, only at night, in the spring and the summer. The female luna moth lays eggs on the bottom of black walnut leaves. She lays about 200 eggs in small groups. Once the eggs are laid, it takes about ten days for them to hatch. Adults die shortly after mating or laying eggs. Luna moths were once very common, but are not considered endangered in some areas. FactsSide note/shameless plug of love: This is what my girlfriend said I would be if I was a bug.  Also, a wonderful NEW blog, check it out @wildlifecollective Some related moths you might like: Spanish Moon Moth Madagascar Moon Moth Chinese Moon Moth

LUNA MOTH Actias luna ©Tony DiTerlizzi

wildlifecollective:

Luna Moth
Actias luna

Luna moths have a wingspan of about four and a half inches. They fly, only at night, in the spring and the summer. The female luna moth lays eggs on the bottom of black walnut leaves. She lays about 200 eggs in small groups. Once the eggs are laid, it takes about ten days for them to hatch. Adults die shortly after mating or laying eggs.

Luna moths were once very common, but are not considered endangered in some areas. 

Facts

Side note/shameless plug of love: This is what my girlfriend said I would be if I was a bug. 

Also, a wonderful NEW blog, check it out @wildlifecollective

Some related moths you might like:

Spanish Moon Moth

Madagascar Moon Moth

Chinese Moon Moth

Notes

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    To my fellow Ohioans: you can find these beauties occasionally...only ones I’ve found
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    I want one tattooed on my thigh. They remind me of my childhood.
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    LUNA MOTH Actias luna ©Tony DiTerlizzi
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    wildlifecollective: Luna Moth (Actias luna)
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    just as it appears. Mixed with nature. :3
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