Luna+Moth

Phylum: Arthropoda

Common Name: Luna Moth

Class: Insecta

Location: The Luna Moth is found along the eastern seaboard states as well as Louisiana, Mississippi and other southern states.

Size: These moths are large, with a 4 to 5 inch wingspan, They can grow to be 2 3/4 inches long.

Habitat: The Luna Moth lives in forest areas. they only come out during the spring and early summer. Plus they only fly at night time.

Living Requirements:They eat leaves from many different trees and shrubs, including: Sweetgum, American Beech, Red Maple, hickories, White Oak, Black Cherry, willows, American Chestnut, and Smooth Sumac.

Life Cycle: Adult Luna Moths don't eat; in fact, they don't even have a mouth. They only live for about a week, and their only purpose is to mate.

Male and Female Differences: You can tell a male from a female, because males have larger, bushier antennae.

Fact: It is a nocturnal moth and mating is usually done after midnight. The number of broods is dependent upon the area the Luna Moth is located in.

Human Impact: Luna Moths were once very common, but are now considered an endangered species in some areas.

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