Actias Luna (Noun)
Meaning
Large pale-green American moth with long-tailed hind wings and a yellow crescent-shaped mark on each forewing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Actias luna, also known as the luna moth, is a striking and memorable large moth species native to North America.
- In North America, the luna moth, Actias luna, is often recognized due to its distinct long tails and striking forewing patterns.
- This American species, Actias luna, showcases varied and vibrant patterns such as long tails on the hind wings and particular crescent-shaped forewing markings.
- It has been noted that damage from Actias luna caterpillars primarily affect specific host plants such as walnut and hickory trees.
- Actias luna's ability to emerge after its metamorphoses often startle moth enthusiasts who find difficulty tracking their emergence cycles and habitats.