Japanese Luna Moth
Common NameJapanese Luna Moth
Scientific NameActias artemis
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorspale green, reddish-brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, parts of Russia)
Host PlantsAlnus, Betula, Prunus, Salix, Quercus, Acer
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes and feed on host tree leaves. They pupate in a silken cocoon, and adults are short-lived (about a week) and do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, pale green coloration, prominent eyespots, long hindwing tails, and the reddish-brown costal margin on the forewings. Its range is exclusively East Asia.
Description
A large, striking moth with delicate pale green wings, each featuring a small, yellow-ringed eyespot and long, elegant tails on the hindwings. The leading edge of the forewings is marked with a reddish-brown band.
