![]() The caterpillar is a lush green color and covered with numerous short, stout hairs. When full grown, this caterpillar reaches a length of about three inches, is as big around as an adult’s index finger, and is harmless to people. The caterpillar or larva of the luna moth does not have a common name. The luna moth is one of the most beautiful silk moths found in North America. Here we will consider the caterpillar (larva) and the adult (moth) of the luna moth (Actias luna). However, the caterpillars that eventually develop into these beautiful adult insects are not nearly as well known. Many of us are familiar with some of the large and showy moths and butterflies that grace the forests of East Texas. FOREST HEALTH: LUNA MOTH The butterflies and moths are probably the most attractive and best known group of insects.Kakati L, Chutia B, Rawat G (2009) Diversity and ecology of wild sericigenous insects in Nagaland, India.Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 44 (1):5-14. Wall C, Perry J (1987) Range of action of moth sex‐attractant sources.Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding (The) 29 (1):126-130. ![]()
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