Beauty on the Wing ~ A Luna Moth Takes Flight Rare footage of the beautiful newly emerged male Luna Moth (Actias luna), in flight, discovered on a lamppost at Willowdale Estate in...

The luna moth (Actias luna), also called the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly named the giant silk moths.

Feb 25, 2025 · Luna moths, named after the Roman moon goddess, feature four wings with transparent, moon-shaped eyespots. Males can detect female pheromones from miles away, …

Dec 8, 2025 · Moths are among the most diverse and visually stunning insects on Earth. With thousands of species showing unique colors, patterns, and behaviors, they play important …

Jul 8, 2019 · This fly species was first introduced in 1906 to control gypsy moths, but in addition to the luna, it parasitizes other silk moth larvae, including the promethea, polyphemus, cecropia, …

Suddenly the insect spreads its wings to reveal their great size. This moth's wingspan can stretch four and a half inches—that's about the same length as an iPhone. Found only in North...

These moths are nocturnal, meaning they are active and fly predominantly at night. Like many nocturnal insects, Luna moths are attracted to artificial lights, which can sometimes draw them …

Aug 11, 2025 · This moth is easily identified by its large pale green wings, long tapering hindwing tails, and distinctive eye spots on each wing, which are believed to help deter predators. The …

Luna moths can be seen flying at night but also during the early morning and late afternoon hours. You may also believe that Luna Moth populations are dwindling because you don’t see them …

A parasitoid fly deliberately introduced to North America as a biological pest control for the invasive species spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) appears to have had a …