NO. 008
Moths
Cecropia moth
Red body with white bands
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NO. 009
Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeMoths / Insect
Luna moth
Actias luna
Long tails trail behind this pale green moth. The adult spends its short life without eating.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Pale green wings.
Long tails on the hindwings.
Adults do not eat.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Wooded areas, early summer.
When to look
June nights, especially near woodland.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
The long green tails belong to the back wings. Let a resting moth stay where it is; its wings are delicate.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
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