Distribution. The caterpillar is very large and pale green in color, with red dots that feature small spines. The pink and yellow or cream colors of the Rosy Maple moth make it another of the very beautiful royal moths. The spiritual meaning of moths varies between cultures, and last year’s swarms of giant moths in Malaysia had many citizens curious of what they symbolised. Luna Moth Caterpillar. These bright green full-grown caterpillars are 55 to 70 mm in length. This project collects observations of moths in Ontario for the the Toronto Entomologists' Association. There is a yellowish-white sub-spiracle line on abdominal segments one through seven and posterior yellow lines extending across the dorsum of segments one through seven to just above the level of the spiracles. They are quite common in the eastern areas of the United States with maples and other deciduous trees. Luna Moth Facts (At A Glance) Scientific name: Actias luna Type of Animal: Insect Animal Family: Saturniidae (the giant silk moth family) Where Found: North America Pupae Body Length: 2.75 to 3.5 in. The wing span reaches two inches, making it smaller than the others presented here. Imperial moths (their many regional morphs, subspecies, and sibling species) range from Argentina to Canada and from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. Moth insects found in the state of Michigan. (7.0 to 8.9 cm) Adult Wingspan: 3 to 7 inches (7.6 to 17.8 cm) Conservation Status: Secure Other Luna Moth Facts Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. The Ontario Moth Atlas was launched in April 2017 and currently has approximately 39,000 records mapped from seven families. The TEA has been collecting observations in the province since 1970 and recently launched the Ontario Moth Atlas of moth phenology and distribution. Luna moths are related to the emperor moth listed above but are found in North America. Butterflies and Moths of Washington Showcase listing of Butterflies and Moths found in the state of Washington. There are a total of [ 339 ] Michigan Moths in the ButterflyIdentification.org database. The common consensus was that a moth inside your home was a sign that someone was visiting, touching back on old myths that moths represented departed loved ones. The luna moth caterpillar is quite plain compared to other giant silk moth caterpillars, but the adult moth is incomparably gorgeous. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website.

This species is the widest ranging and northernmost in its genus Eacles.