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North American Luna Moth

Actias luna

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Actias

About

Actias luna, the luna moth, is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae. It has a wingspan of up to 114 mm (4.5 in), making it one of the largest moths in North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of North American Luna Moth?
The scientific name of North American Luna Moth is Actias luna.
What kingdom does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
What genus does North American Luna Moth belong to?
North American Luna Moth belongs to the genus Actias.