The luna moth – named after the Roman moon goddess, Luna – lives in eastern North America. In the caterpillar stage, it feeds on several different species of broad-leaved trees, including gums, ...

However, rare species such as the Luna Moth, will require patience. The Luna Moth is part of the Spring Insect Set, so you'll need to get it if you're filling out the Insects Wing at the museum.

This story appears in the June 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Light green, long winged, and roughly the size of a playing card, the luna moth is a striking creature. It’s a clever ...

Luna moth caterpillars eat mainly leaves from white ... Also known as the royal walnut moth, this species has one of the ...

Mayadunne got in touch with Tharanga Aluthwattha of Peradeniya University, whose research interest is the Lepidoptera species (butterflies, skippers and moths). The insect was identified as the Indian ...

A species' region and habitat are also important ... The sea-foam green of a luna moth and the yellow and pink of an io moth ...