![]() ![]() įor example it is said that in the north they heavily rely on birch ( Betula sp.) to the point of it being one of their main host plants, whereas they mainly use hickory, walnut, and oak ( Carya & Juglans & Quercus) on middle latitudes, whereas in the south they rely more on persimmon ( Diospyros sp) and sweetgum ( Liquidambar) towards the south. The host plants they are regionally dependent on, vary with latitude. The caterpillars of this species can only develop themselves on particular species of trees their host plants commonly include Birch tree ( Betula sp.), Sweetgum ( Liquidambar sp.), Hickory ( Carya sp.), Walnut ( Juglans sp.), Maple (Acer sp.), Cherry ( Prunus sp.), Sycamore ( Platanus sp.), Willows (Salix sp.), Persimmon ( Diospyros virginiana), Tulip tree ( Liriodendron tulipifera) and more. But in some instances also parks and suburban areas important is that there are enough trees to sustain them. What does that mean? It mostly means forests – deciduous woodlands, in particular. Actias luna female closeup Luna Moth larva (fully grown) Actias luna female ![]() This species is found in the eastern half of the United States of America, portions of Canada, and a tiny part of Mexico – a considerable variety of climates and environment considering how much latitude they cover – although it is rarely found west of the Rocky Mountains & great plains (they act as a geographical species barrier for many organisms) and does seem to be restricted to the eastern half of the U.S.A. The moths are stunning, with their hind wing tails, and fluorescent color that ranges from yellow-green to a more pale mint-green. This insect is perhaps one of the most emblematic species of moths in the world revered for its beauty – and a cultural icon. There is much to be said about the Luna Moth (Actias luna). ![]()
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