Luna Moth
Scientific Name: Actias luna Found in Alabama: Statewide Diet: Herbivore (eats plants) Learn more about… |
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Luna Moth on Tree flickr – Daniella Brigida Click image to enlarge it |
CLASSIFICATION | ||
What type of animal am I?
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The Luna Moth is an INSECT! |
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ADULT MOTH | |||
Adult Luna Moth
Wikimedia – ggallice (Geoff Gallice) Click image to enlarge it |
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MALE | FEMALE | ||
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Luna Moth Male |
Luna Moth Female |
EGGS
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CATERPILLAR (LARVAE)
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COCOON
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Luna Moth Eggs Wikimedia – Shawn Hanrahan |
Luna Moth Caterpillar flickr – Dean Morley |
Luna Moth Cocoon Dreamstime |
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ADAPTATIONS | |
PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS | |
Luna Moths avoid predators: | |
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Male Luna Moth Antennae
Wikimedia – Judy Gallagher Click image to enlarge it |
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Luna Moths communicate using scent: | |
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BEHAVIORAL ADAPTATIONS | |
Luna Moths are nocturnal: | |
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Luna Moth caterpillars warn predators: | |
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Luna Moths avoid bats: | |
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LIFE CYCLE | |||
Luna Moth Life Cycle |
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Four life cycle stages of the Luna Moth | ||
1. Egg: |
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2. Larvae: |
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3. Pupa: |
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Luna Moth Cocoon
flickr – wanderingnome Click image to enlarge it |
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4. Adult: |
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Life Span: |
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NATURAL Habitat Needs |
ADULTS | YOUNG |
Food |
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Water |
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Shelter |
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Places to Raise Young |
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BACKYARD Habitat Needs |
ADULTS | YOUNG |
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Water | ||
Shelter |
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Places to Raise Young |
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ECOLOGICAL ROLE | |
Animals play an important ecological role in the health of habitats and ecosystems. | |
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INFORMATION SOURCES FOR THIS SPECIES