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ac·tias lu·na
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luna moth, Actias lunanoun
large pale-green American moth with long-tailed hind wings and a yellow crescent-shaped mark on each forewing
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actias luna
The Luna moth (Actias luna) also known as the American moon moth is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly known as giant silk moths. It has lime-green colored wings and a white body. The larvae (caterpillars) are also green. Typically, it has a wingspan of roughly 114 mm (4.5 in), but can exceed 178 mm (7.0 in), making it one of the larger moths in North America. Across Canada, it has one generation per year, with the winged adults appearing in late May or early June, whereas farther south it will have two or even three generations per year, the first appearance as early as March in southern parts of the United States.As defense mechanisms, larvae emit clicks as a warning and can also regurgitate intestinal contents, confirmed as having a deterrent effect on a variety of predators. The elongated tails of the hindwings are thought to confuse the echolocation detection used by predatory bats. A parasitoid fly deliberately introduced to North America to be a biological control for the invasive species spongy moth appears to have had a negative impact on Luna moths and other native moths.
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actias luna
Actias Luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae. This species is characterized by long tails on its hindwings and its distinctive eye spots. It's primarily found in North America and is one of the continent's largest moths. Typically, they have a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches. As with most Saturniids, the adults do not eat or have mouths and have a very short lifespan of approximately one week.
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Actias luna
Actias luna, commonly known as the Luna Moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches, making it one of the largest moths in North America.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Actias luna in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Actias luna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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