Tag: Luna Moth (Actias luna)

My Luna Moth For This Year

August 19, 2026

I’ve mentioned before that I usually see one adult Luna Moth (Actias luna) each year. I was out doing some weeding yesterday and happened upon this one, looking mighty bedraggled. My Luna Moth for 2026.

This is a male, since it has feather-like antennae. As adults they live just 7 to 10 days, during which time they don’t eat or drink but depend upon fat reserves that were stored during their time as caterpillars.

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An Incredible Moth

May 11, 2025

I see one perhaps once a year. A Luna Moth (Actias luna) with a wingspan of 3 to 4.5 inches, a beautiful pale green color, and a simple pattern on a sophisticated shape. This one is in mighty good shape. Some years, the one that I happen to see looks a bit battleworn.

As adults Luna moths live about 7 to 10 days. During that time they don’t eat, relying on stored fat from their caterpillar days. Their aim at this stage in life is to focus on reproduction.

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