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I have taken a picture of a female Luna moth with a wingspan of about 7.5 inches. The article describing the Luna moth gives it a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches. This should be changed since it is evident from my picture the wingspan can be much greater. Please note the moth on the brick in front of the window. I can be reached at jimdrummo@comcast.net if you like. I am located 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, PA. Jim Drummond ( talk) 05:57, 18 September 2010 (UTC)
I have also took a picture of female Luna moth Saba imran bhat ( talk) 09:26, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
But o don't know how to upload that picture here Saba imran bhat ( talk) 09:31, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
Luna moths can be a valued learning opportunity for kids and families. We have found four luna moth cocoons, suspended them from a cage, and have awaited their arrival. At times, the luna moth will move in its cocoon and make sounds like a fidgeting mouse. Today, my kids excitedly met me at the door to tell me a moth has hatched, and sure enough, one beautiful luna moth held nicely to its old cocoon to show off its beauty.
We found a Luna Moth! it is so so big and beautiful!
Should this article really be under the scientific name? What is the reason for this? I haven't seen any other such article. You might as well change Gray wolf to Canis lupis, and likewise for every other living creature. The title of the article should be something people recognize. How many people will see "Actias luna" and say, "oh, that's a luna moth." This would especially be a problem if the article was in a list somewhere, which it very well could be. If no good reason for this change is proposed, I plan on reverting it in a few days.-- Sarabi1701 02:13, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the LOVELY article. I was blessed to see one flittering about a light in the SOUTH at night and it was like looking at a fairy. It is one of the most beautiful moments in my life and I will never forget that, in the creatures brief one-week life at this stage, I was fortunate enough to witness its beauty.
I saw my first and only luna moth when one flew into my bathroom at night while I lived in B'ham Alabama. As a transplanted Californian I was at first startled and then delighted. I'd never seen anything so unusual or beautiful. For once I had the humidity to thank. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.119.151.233 ( talk) 05:05, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
This image is of what I know as a luna moth. THe grid is s screen, the moth was on the outside, so it is an image of the underside of the insect. I put iot here wioth questions. What luna moth is it, and is a picture such as this right for Wikipedia?
-- Dumarest 12:05, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
I was recently out in the woods and came across what appears to be a Luna Moth caterpillar, but the markings seem much more colourful than the pictures I find here and elsewhere. Is the colour element a characteristic of a particular phase, environment, etc?
Luna Moth Caterpillar picture —Preceding
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Can't give up - one does not often see the ventral of a live moth, so I leave it here.-- Dumarest 21:22, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I believe this is endangered in part of its range. 66.41.66.213 01:55, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
hi we saw a female luna moth last nite on our porch. It was beautiful. We live in marlton NJ 7/31/09 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.169.83.9 ( talk) 17:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
List of host plants should include gardenia. I have a magnificent green caterpillar happily munching on my gardenia plant at this moment. It is a beautiful creature now, and I can imagine what a glorious moth "LuLu" will become. 96.253.121.96 ( talk) 20:07, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
A Luna Moth flew into my garage last night and I took a great picture of it. Much more colorful than the one posted on the main page. I have no idea how to submit the photo for review. The flickr link is: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4502895790_2fa0568968_o.jpg Thanks, NicoleSquiggly ( talk) 20:49, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
I've also seen Luna moths nearly as wide and long as the top section of a screen door, in southeastern Virginia. They definitely get bigger than 4.5 inches. 99.36.206.41 ( talk) 15:42, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
Millimeter value added in brackets. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Atreyiu ( talk • contribs) 23:28, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
Should add a mention of bioluminescence in this species, with a ref. Article needs better refs and copy-editing, too. Chiswick Chap ( talk) 21:59, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
For a very popular moth, the article could use massive improvements in content and referencing, and then a nomination for Good Article status. Working on it. David notMD ( talk) 13:51, 30 July 2018 (UTC)
The article has a LONG history of people adding and other people deleting mentions of Luna moths in popular culture (including video games). My inclination is to leave all of this except the postage stamp mention out. Such a list could go on and on and on, and add little to the knowledge about the species. However, an opposing point of view can be seen in the article Death's-head hawkmoth, where there is an "In popular culture" section. But please, keep the THE HUNGER GAMES mention out of it. That was a one-liner about a "green-and-silver moth," which clearly means Collins did not even bother to look up a plausible moth description. David notMD ( talk) 14:43, 30 July 2018 (UTC)
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OWLS: My reason to delete: the only evidence was a casual observation made in Kellogg (2003): "In spring 1999, the ground below an unidentified owl roost on campus was regularly littered with numerous saturniid wings, including A. luna, A. polyphemus and C. regalis." I am leery about generalizing this to stating that owls (species?) are predators of Luna moths. David notMD ( talk) 08:46, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
EGG PREDATION: Other than the already cited references, the only information sources are professional growers/sellers. They mate moths inside netted cages, then transfer the females to the inside of a large paper bag to lay eggs. That is why one of the photos in the article (there before I started on it) shows a large number of eggs on a brown paper backing. I have exchanged emails with Bill Oehlke (from External sources) to learn if he could provide information on what goes on in the wild, but he had nothing to add. David notMD ( talk) 08:45, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
Things left to do
BEFORE: The parasitic fly Compsilura concinnata native to Europe was deliberately introduced to the United States throughout much of the 20th century as a biological control for gypsy moths. Due to its flexible life cycle, it can parasitize more than 150 species of butterflies and moths in North America, including Luna moths.[4][5] One field trial placed second through fifth instar Luna moth larvae on hickory tree leaves in several test areas. These were then collected and returned to the laboratory. Four parasitoid species emerged, the most common being C. concinnata.[6] Researchers concluded that this parasitic fly, deliberately introduced to North America to provide biological control of gypsy moths, had collateral damage on native moth species, including the Luna moth.[4][6]
AFTER: The parasitic fly Compsilura concinnata native to Europe was deliberately introduced to the United States throughout much of the 20th century as a biological control for gypsy moths. Due to its flexible life cycle, it can parasitize more than 150 species of butterflies and moths in North America.[4][5] One field trial placed second through fifth instar Luna moth larvae on hickory tree leaves in several test areas. These were then collected and returned to the laboratory. Four parasitoid species emerged, the most common being C. concinnata. The researchers concluded that this parasitic fly caused collateral damage to Luna moths.[6]
This from a person who raises and sells Luna moth eggs and cocoons: "Most females remain still for two to three nights. They are conserving energy, but are actively seeking a mate by extending a scent gland from the tip of the abdomen at night. If not mated by end of third evening will stop "calling" and start laying infertile eggs. The eggs do not become fertile at the time of copulation. The eggs get fertilized as they pass through a mix of male sperm, seminal fluids and "glue", stored in the female's body. This immersion/fertilization takes place as the female expels/deposits the eggs. Thus eggs deposited four days before other eggs will usually hatch four days earlier, even though they have come from the same female." David notMD ( talk) 16:47, 2 September 2018 (UTC)
Walnut, hickory and pecan leaves all contain juglone. Luna moth larvae use regurgitated food as a predator deterrent. Effectiveness could be that it contains juglone. Comparison would be to larvae fed white birch or sweet gum. David notMD ( talk) 00:53, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
Tonight 12th June 2020 (Corona Lockdown) I found a rare species of butterflies named Luna moth I located in India Maharashtra from konkan Division Sindhudurga District Village Gaorai. I have lots of good pictures and videos of it. Kindly contact me for photos and video on below contact details. Sundar Samant Email. SUNDAR000049@gmail.com Mob No. 7666784696 Sundar YS ( talk) 16:39, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
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![]() | A fact from Luna moth appeared on Wikipedia's
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I have taken a picture of a female Luna moth with a wingspan of about 7.5 inches. The article describing the Luna moth gives it a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches. This should be changed since it is evident from my picture the wingspan can be much greater. Please note the moth on the brick in front of the window. I can be reached at jimdrummo@comcast.net if you like. I am located 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, PA. Jim Drummond ( talk) 05:57, 18 September 2010 (UTC)
I have also took a picture of female Luna moth Saba imran bhat ( talk) 09:26, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
But o don't know how to upload that picture here Saba imran bhat ( talk) 09:31, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
Luna moths can be a valued learning opportunity for kids and families. We have found four luna moth cocoons, suspended them from a cage, and have awaited their arrival. At times, the luna moth will move in its cocoon and make sounds like a fidgeting mouse. Today, my kids excitedly met me at the door to tell me a moth has hatched, and sure enough, one beautiful luna moth held nicely to its old cocoon to show off its beauty.
We found a Luna Moth! it is so so big and beautiful!
Should this article really be under the scientific name? What is the reason for this? I haven't seen any other such article. You might as well change Gray wolf to Canis lupis, and likewise for every other living creature. The title of the article should be something people recognize. How many people will see "Actias luna" and say, "oh, that's a luna moth." This would especially be a problem if the article was in a list somewhere, which it very well could be. If no good reason for this change is proposed, I plan on reverting it in a few days.-- Sarabi1701 02:13, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the LOVELY article. I was blessed to see one flittering about a light in the SOUTH at night and it was like looking at a fairy. It is one of the most beautiful moments in my life and I will never forget that, in the creatures brief one-week life at this stage, I was fortunate enough to witness its beauty.
I saw my first and only luna moth when one flew into my bathroom at night while I lived in B'ham Alabama. As a transplanted Californian I was at first startled and then delighted. I'd never seen anything so unusual or beautiful. For once I had the humidity to thank. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.119.151.233 ( talk) 05:05, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
This image is of what I know as a luna moth. THe grid is s screen, the moth was on the outside, so it is an image of the underside of the insect. I put iot here wioth questions. What luna moth is it, and is a picture such as this right for Wikipedia?
-- Dumarest 12:05, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
I was recently out in the woods and came across what appears to be a Luna Moth caterpillar, but the markings seem much more colourful than the pictures I find here and elsewhere. Is the colour element a characteristic of a particular phase, environment, etc?
Luna Moth Caterpillar picture —Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Ethanhb (
talk •
contribs) 03:38, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
Can't give up - one does not often see the ventral of a live moth, so I leave it here.-- Dumarest 21:22, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I believe this is endangered in part of its range. 66.41.66.213 01:55, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
hi we saw a female luna moth last nite on our porch. It was beautiful. We live in marlton NJ 7/31/09 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.169.83.9 ( talk) 17:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
List of host plants should include gardenia. I have a magnificent green caterpillar happily munching on my gardenia plant at this moment. It is a beautiful creature now, and I can imagine what a glorious moth "LuLu" will become. 96.253.121.96 ( talk) 20:07, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
A Luna Moth flew into my garage last night and I took a great picture of it. Much more colorful than the one posted on the main page. I have no idea how to submit the photo for review. The flickr link is: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4502895790_2fa0568968_o.jpg Thanks, NicoleSquiggly ( talk) 20:49, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
I've also seen Luna moths nearly as wide and long as the top section of a screen door, in southeastern Virginia. They definitely get bigger than 4.5 inches. 99.36.206.41 ( talk) 15:42, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
Millimeter value added in brackets. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Atreyiu ( talk • contribs) 23:28, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
Should add a mention of bioluminescence in this species, with a ref. Article needs better refs and copy-editing, too. Chiswick Chap ( talk) 21:59, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
For a very popular moth, the article could use massive improvements in content and referencing, and then a nomination for Good Article status. Working on it. David notMD ( talk) 13:51, 30 July 2018 (UTC)
The article has a LONG history of people adding and other people deleting mentions of Luna moths in popular culture (including video games). My inclination is to leave all of this except the postage stamp mention out. Such a list could go on and on and on, and add little to the knowledge about the species. However, an opposing point of view can be seen in the article Death's-head hawkmoth, where there is an "In popular culture" section. But please, keep the THE HUNGER GAMES mention out of it. That was a one-liner about a "green-and-silver moth," which clearly means Collins did not even bother to look up a plausible moth description. David notMD ( talk) 14:43, 30 July 2018 (UTC)
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OWLS: My reason to delete: the only evidence was a casual observation made in Kellogg (2003): "In spring 1999, the ground below an unidentified owl roost on campus was regularly littered with numerous saturniid wings, including A. luna, A. polyphemus and C. regalis." I am leery about generalizing this to stating that owls (species?) are predators of Luna moths. David notMD ( talk) 08:46, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
EGG PREDATION: Other than the already cited references, the only information sources are professional growers/sellers. They mate moths inside netted cages, then transfer the females to the inside of a large paper bag to lay eggs. That is why one of the photos in the article (there before I started on it) shows a large number of eggs on a brown paper backing. I have exchanged emails with Bill Oehlke (from External sources) to learn if he could provide information on what goes on in the wild, but he had nothing to add. David notMD ( talk) 08:45, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
Things left to do
BEFORE: The parasitic fly Compsilura concinnata native to Europe was deliberately introduced to the United States throughout much of the 20th century as a biological control for gypsy moths. Due to its flexible life cycle, it can parasitize more than 150 species of butterflies and moths in North America, including Luna moths.[4][5] One field trial placed second through fifth instar Luna moth larvae on hickory tree leaves in several test areas. These were then collected and returned to the laboratory. Four parasitoid species emerged, the most common being C. concinnata.[6] Researchers concluded that this parasitic fly, deliberately introduced to North America to provide biological control of gypsy moths, had collateral damage on native moth species, including the Luna moth.[4][6]
AFTER: The parasitic fly Compsilura concinnata native to Europe was deliberately introduced to the United States throughout much of the 20th century as a biological control for gypsy moths. Due to its flexible life cycle, it can parasitize more than 150 species of butterflies and moths in North America.[4][5] One field trial placed second through fifth instar Luna moth larvae on hickory tree leaves in several test areas. These were then collected and returned to the laboratory. Four parasitoid species emerged, the most common being C. concinnata. The researchers concluded that this parasitic fly caused collateral damage to Luna moths.[6]
This from a person who raises and sells Luna moth eggs and cocoons: "Most females remain still for two to three nights. They are conserving energy, but are actively seeking a mate by extending a scent gland from the tip of the abdomen at night. If not mated by end of third evening will stop "calling" and start laying infertile eggs. The eggs do not become fertile at the time of copulation. The eggs get fertilized as they pass through a mix of male sperm, seminal fluids and "glue", stored in the female's body. This immersion/fertilization takes place as the female expels/deposits the eggs. Thus eggs deposited four days before other eggs will usually hatch four days earlier, even though they have come from the same female." David notMD ( talk) 16:47, 2 September 2018 (UTC)
Walnut, hickory and pecan leaves all contain juglone. Luna moth larvae use regurgitated food as a predator deterrent. Effectiveness could be that it contains juglone. Comparison would be to larvae fed white birch or sweet gum. David notMD ( talk) 00:53, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
Tonight 12th June 2020 (Corona Lockdown) I found a rare species of butterflies named Luna moth I located in India Maharashtra from konkan Division Sindhudurga District Village Gaorai. I have lots of good pictures and videos of it. Kindly contact me for photos and video on below contact details. Sundar Samant Email. SUNDAR000049@gmail.com Mob No. 7666784696 Sundar YS ( talk) 16:39, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 15 August 2022 and 5 December 2022. Further details are available
on the course page. Student editor(s):
ReeseWB (
article contribs).
— Assignment last updated by ReeseWB ( talk) 13:47, 28 November 2022 (UTC)