Luna Moth entomology that is native to Kenya

that is native to Kenya & Madagascar

while the adult males turn out looking like “normal” beetles

The specimen is encased in a scientific Riker Mount measuring 5 x 6 x 3/4

is a species of butterfly native to most of Europe and east across the Palearctic

Luna Moth entomology that is native to KenyaActias luna, also known as the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly known as giant silk moths. They can live less than 10 days as a winged adults. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Westview Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame.