Luna moth caterpillar

One Nice Bug Per Day — Luna moth (Actias luna) appreciation post as...

It was her final act. Taken for dead, she had been pinned to a Styrofoam board. Her wings were locked in place with more pins and wax paper. It seemed pointless, but she did it anyway. Andrew my friend showed me his recent trophy. A beautiful Polyphemus, silk moth. As he recounted how he obtained this prize, I noticed a cluster of eggs at the tip of the moth's abdomen. I had tried several times to rear butterflies and moths, but each time had failed. Two weeks later, seven teen caterpillars…

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Five facts about luna moths that make them unique, read the Infinite Spider Blog to learn more.

Caterpillars of a vast variety are found in nature. Their appearance, body color, life cycle, and such other aspects differ from species to species. Even among green caterpillars, there are many different types with different physical features. Here are some tips to identify a green caterpillar that you may come across.

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Luna moth larva

The pale green wings and long tails of the luna moth make it an especially lovely sight. Learn how to identify a luna moth and caterpillar.

CATERPILLAR OF THE WEEK: I have an ulterior motive for appointing the Luna Moth caterpillar (Actias luna) this week’s Caterpillar of the Week, which will be revealed in an upcoming spotlight on caterpillar anatomy. Spoiler alert: that post will involve prolegs—and you should definitely get excited! Anyway, we hardly need a reason to feature Lunas. Regarded by many as the most gorgeous insect in all of North America, they bring publicity to our lab, not the other way around! ______________