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What insect is this? #802796
Asked July 24, 2022, 7:29 PM EDT
ID this found in Stowe.
Lamoille County Vermont
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Hi, Chris,
That is a Luna Moth (Actias luna). They are very showy and you are fortunate to have spotted one! Check out this great page from the Etymology Dept. of U of Florida. Towards the bottom of the page is good info on host plants (primarily trees) that are regionally common.
Happy mothing!
Genica
That is a Luna Moth (Actias luna). They are very showy and you are fortunate to have spotted one! Check out this great page from the Etymology Dept. of U of Florida. Towards the bottom of the page is good info on host plants (primarily trees) that are regionally common.
Happy mothing!
Genica
