Actios Luna 



BEAUTY IN A COMMON MOTH 



The "luna" moth is rather generally considered to be our most beautiful insect, but its lovely green fades rapidly to 

 a light gray. In some sections of the coimtry it is at least double-brooded. The early spring adults usually have purple 

 outer margins on the vinngs; later individuals lack these. It is rather common and, once seen, is rarely forgotten. The 

 larva feeds on walnut, hickory, sweet gum, persimmon, and other trees. The cocoon is very thin and rattles when pressed 

 or when the pupa moves; it is usually made between leaves on the ground 



