Chinese moon moth

Chinese Luna Moth (Actias dubernardi), also known as the Chinese moon moth, is a species moth in the family Saturniidae. The species was first described by Charles Oberthür in 1897, and can only be found in parts of China. Adults live short lives, usually no longer than 2 weeks, although females live longer due to having extra fat stored in their abdomen.

Chinese Moon Moth(Actias dubernardi)

via reddit > https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/4vgc6v/the_comet_moth/ "A Madagascan moon moth lives for not more than five or six days. It does not feed, but saps from from the supplies built up as caterpillar before. Even if it would like to eat, there is no chance to do so: Through the centuries, the comet moth’s trunk has shriveled and can’t be used anymore." source > http://www.madamagazine.com/en/ein-kurzes-buntes-leben-der-kometenfalter/

The Chinese Moon Moth or Chinese Luna Moth ( Actias dubernardi ) is another example of why I love this genius ( and Moon Moths in general ). They're absolutely gorgeous. Now before you go and say "Why are they're 2 different moths in this post?" I'll get to that. Apparently lots of Actias sp. are sexually dimorphic. I never knew that. I thought that they were all similar in appearance. But once again I feel the need to stress my little "motto" when it comes to these things. "Never assume…

Chinese Lunar Moth

The Chinese moon moth or Chinese luna moth (Actias dubernardi) is a moth of the Family Saturniidae. This moth can be found in parts of China. It takes 7085 days from an egg to the adult, depending on the temperature and humidity conditions. It uses its colorful wings to attract its mate Female lays