Luna Moth Female
by Jeffrey Lepore
Title
Luna Moth Female
Artist
Jeffrey Lepore
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Luna Moth (Actias luna) Adult, female Luna hanging on a blooming Chinese Wisteria. Adult Luna Moths DO NOT FEED OR NECTAR. The Luna Moth is a common member of the Saturniidae family that is found throught eastern North Amercia and is particularly abundant in the south where it is commonly seen around lights. . Favored foodplants for the caterpillars are Sweetgums, all Hickory and Walnuts, Black Gum, Birch, Persimmon and others. In the southeastern USA Luna have 2 sometimes 3 broods each year. This specimen was found in situ on a Chinese Wisteria that was near a street light. South Carolina, spring.
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October 3rd, 2018
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