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DescriptionStudents will be in awe of the beauty, elegance, and size of one of our most popular and unique saturniid moths, the luna moth. Easy to care for, the moth is light green with a long tail and has an average wingspan of 4 to 5-1/2". No feeding is necessary. With no mouthparts, the adults devote their short lives to reproduction. Care instructions included. Note: Available October through May. Restricted in some states. SpecificationsShipping Information or Purchase Restrictions
If for any reason you are not satisfied with this item, it is eligible for a return, exchange, refund, or credit up to 180 days from date of purchase. Restrictions may apply. Returns & Exchanges Policy. ReviewsQuestions & AnswersActias luna moth eggsDescription The Luna Moth also known as Actias luna is one of the most beutiful giant silk moths that can be found from Maine to Florida. The Luna moth has a very large wignspan of up to 5 inchs making it one of the largest moths in North America. The Luna moth has a large range streching from Mexico to Quebec and from the GreatPlains to the east coast.
Climates play a role in the Luna moths number of generations per year. In northern cliamtes there maybe only one generation per year. In the southern climate as many as four generations per year. Here at out farm in Florida we have new generations all year long. Luna moths normally are bright to pale green in color and very large. With dual tails this moth when in flight is very impressive. Here in Florida Actias luna can be found almost every month of the year. Luna moth caterpillars in Florida
consume hickory, walnut, willow and sweetgum. Before purchasing eggs make sure you have one of the host plants listed above. American Moon Moth Actias luna North America A very attractive Moon Moth that is double brooded and is very easy to rear. Larvae of the first brood produce moths this year. The larvae feed on Walnut, and have been recorded as accepting Liquidambar, Birch, Plane, Maples, Aspen, Plum, Sallow, Osier Willow and several kinds of Oak. We have excellent results with Walnut and Osier. Store autumn cocoons cool, even in a fridge from December onwards. In April they can be incubated for emergence in May.
Emergence ofMajestic Moths
Cecropia, luna and polyphemus mothsMoth cocoons Observe the emergence of these majestic moths!
Moth cocoons must be kept in a refrigerator all winter long in order to simulate the outside conditions they should be in. Install them in your flight cage to allow them to emerge at the same time as their conspecifics in nnature. Moth cocoonsAvailable now! Place your order now, stocks are limited. Cocoons
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