Japanese Luna Moth
Common NameJapanese Luna Moth
Scientific NameActias aliena
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorspale green, reddish-brown, yellow, black
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeJapan, Korea, China, Russian Far East
Host PlantsBetula, Alnus, Prunus, Salix, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to July (main flight)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, pupating in a silken cocoon among the foliage or on the ground. Adults are nocturnal and short-lived, emerging solely to reproduce.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall pale green coloration, the long hindwing tails, the small, crescent-shaped eyespots on all four wings, and the prominent reddish-brown costal margin of the forewings.
Description
A large, pale green moth with long, flowing tails on its hindwings, each wing featuring a small, crescent-shaped eyespot, and a distinctive reddish-brown leading edge on the forewings.
