This week’s featured creature is a majestic, night dwelling moth of the forest with a fleeting adult lifespan. Actias luna, the luna moth, is one of the most visually stunning moths in North ...

This is the face of an adult female luna moth (Actias luna), also called the American moon moth. It belongs to the family Saturniidae, also known as giant silk moths. In the main image, you can see ...

A photo of that moth accompanies this column. This luna was a female, as evidenced by its narrow antennae. The male looks like two ferns have been bolted to its head.

A photo of that moth accompanies this column. This luna was a female, as evidenced by its narrow antennae. The male looks like two ferns have been bolted to its head.

The adult moths don't eat; they don't have mouths. Their only purpose is to mate, and they only live about a week. Jim Gilbert's Nature Notes are heard on WCCO Radio at 7:15 a.m. Sundays.

Maharashtra: Thane family discovers rare Luna Moth in their puja room Updated on: 27 June ... popularly known as the Indian Moon Moth or Indian Luna Moth. Pic/RAWW. Listen to this article.

Q: I found a huge green moth on my front door! What is it, and do they visit flowers so I can attract more? A: This beauty is one of my favorite insects — a luna moth, a native species and on… ...

The luna moth is a gorgeous green bug, but most people see it flitting around only when they're watching TV commercials for sleeping pills. San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers is hoping to ...

Luna moths sit still during the day, since flying in broad daylight with their large bright green wings would make them easy targets. To test whether or not their tails would have any impact on ...