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  2. Luna moth - Wikipedia

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    Luna moth larvae have displayed defenses against predators in late instars by developing spines once they reach about 3 cm in length. Unlike other species such as Automeris io, which have chemical defenses much earlier in the larval stage, the Luna moth larvae are left largely defenseless until it reaches this length. However, the absence of a ...

  3. Graellsia isabellae - Wikipedia

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    Graellsia isabellae, the Spanish moon moth, is in the silkmoth family Saturniidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Graellsia . The species was first described by Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera in 1849 and the genus was erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1896.

  4. Saturniidae - Wikipedia

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    A few species have been noted to produce clicking sounds with the larval mandibles when disturbed. Examples: luna moth (Actias luna) and Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). The clicks may serve as aposematic warning signals to a regurgitation defense. [4] Most are solitary feeders, but some are gregarious.

  5. Nature: Luna moths attract attention of many - AOL

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    The luna moth is one of the world’s best-known moths. It has been used in various logos, many an artist has interpreted it and even the most neophyte moth-ers instantly recognize it.

  6. Saturniinae - Wikipedia

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    They are medium to very large moths, with adult wingspans ranging from 7.5 to 15 cm, in some cases even more. They consist of some of the largest sized Lepidoptera, such as the luna moth, atlas moth, and many more. The Saturniinae is an important source of wild silk and human food in many different cultures. [2]

  7. Actias dubernardi - Wikipedia

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    The fully grown caterpillar is 60–75 millimetres (2.4–3.0 in) long. It spins its brownish silk cocoon on the ground among moss or among pine needles. They are easy to rear, as long as they eat in their first instar. The species comes from high mountainous regions, so it is quite cold hardy. It is best reared indoors, sleeved on a small pine ...

  8. Moon moth - Wikipedia

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    Moon moth is a general term describing imagos (winged adults) of several Saturniinae species, having as a distinctive trait large round or near-round spots on the forewings and hindwings - hence "moon". Moths of the subfamily Saturniinae. Actias, a genus native to Asia and America, includes North America Luna moth (Actias luna)

  9. Furry SC caterpillars that can give you a rash are out for ...

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    White-marked tussock moth caterpillars are about an inch to an inch and a half long. These caterpillars have four brush-like tufts on their backs, sometimes described having a likeness similar to ...