Illustration of luna moth
: a large mostly pale green American saturniid moth (Actias luna) with long tails on the hind wings
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The researchers tested the new system first in the lab by recording rotating fans and overlaying the echo signals onto the images, before doing similar tests in the lab with luna moths.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2025
Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
The larvae of the magnificent luna moth also take shelter rolled in leaves.
—Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
The lime-green luna moth has prominent markings on its wings that greatly resemble eyes.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
The life of a luna moth is brief; most live less than one week, just long enough to find a mate and reproduce.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
The luna moth is one of the largest moths in North America, with wingspans often reaching almost five inches.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
But Stephens said that aspect of the luna moth’s life cycle actually appeals to him.
—Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
Animals, including birds, bats, frogs, hornets, and beetles, feed on luna moth caterpillars and adults.
—Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2025
Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
The larvae of the magnificent luna moth also take shelter rolled in leaves.
—Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
The lime-green luna moth has prominent markings on its wings that greatly resemble eyes.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
The life of a luna moth is brief; most live less than one week, just long enough to find a mate and reproduce.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
The luna moth is one of the largest moths in North America, with wingspans often reaching almost five inches.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014
But Stephens said that aspect of the luna moth’s life cycle actually appeals to him.
—Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
Animals, including birds, bats, frogs, hornets, and beetles, feed on luna moth caterpillars and adults.
—Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
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luna moth
noun
lu·na moth
ˌlü-nə- 
: a large mostly pale green American moth with long tails on the hind wings
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