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luna moth
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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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luna mothnoun
A large, green American moth, Actias luna, that has crescent-shaped marks on its wings
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Luna moth
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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luna moth
A luna moth is a large green species of moth native to North America. It is known for its pale green wings, ornate eye-like designs on its wings, and long, curving tails. Its scientific name is Actias luna. The luna moth is nocturnal and primarily seen during warmer months in heavily forested areas. The luna moth is a member of the Saturniidae family, which is known for its large size and distinctive wing patterns.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of luna moth in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
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The numerical value of luna moth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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