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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Silkworm, Sphinx, and Royal Moths (Bombycoidea) » Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths (Saturniidae) » Silkmoths (Saturniinae) » Saturniini » Actias » Luna Moth - Hodges#7758 (Actias luna)
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found this guy hagging out at out apt bldg, I wanted to explain to my kids why they shouldnt be afraid of this moth? - Actias luna
Copyright © 2010 xxcytedgamer

found this guy hagging out at out apt bldg, I wanted to explain to my kids why they shouldnt be afraid of this moth? - Actias luna
laurel, prince georges County, Maryland, USA
August 1, 2010
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Contributed by xxcytedgamer on 2 August, 2010 - 2:17am
Last updated 12 September, 2010 - 10:22pm

Moved
Moved from Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths.
… Jason D. Roberts, 12 September, 2010 - 10:22pm login or register to post comments

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… john and jane balaban, 10 August, 2010 - 3:40pm login or register to post comments

Offer the Moth Your Finger......
.... they usually climb right onboard. Then transfer the moth to the tip of your nose. If it works the kids will go "WOW!!!" and want it on their noses. Have camera ready. John Himmelman does this in classrooms in Connecticut.
… Bob Patterson, 3 August, 2010 - 4:43am login or register to post comments

 
thanks a bunch
Mr.Perterson, here in laurel, md where we live there is an unusual amount of bugs and insects. I have never shown fear when it comes to dealing with insects because I want so much to awaken my kids curiosity.But sadly for what ever reason they seem to be born with a somewhat phobic fear of insects. From the tinniest mite to the picture of mothra I showed you they do a usain bolt to safty.
regards, earle
… xxcytedgamer, 3 August, 2010 - 6:48pm login or register to post comments

Do not be afraid
You can tell your kids that Luna Moths do all of their feeding when they are caterpillars. As an adult moth they do not feed and have NO sucking or biting mouth parts, and no stinger of any kind. They may try to bump into you if you are holding a flashlight, but it is no more scary than being bumped into by a kitten.
… Kelly Fiegle, 2 August, 2010 - 5:47am login or register to post comments

 
wow, bugs are facinating, tha
wow, bugs are facinating, thank you so much. when my kids read this their fears should be alieviated.( i hope)
… xxcytedgamer, 3 August, 2010 - 6:40pm login or register to post comments

Please see...
Luna Moth (Actias luna)


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… Ron M., 2 August, 2010 - 3:04am login or register to post comments

 
luna moth
Thanks ron
… xxcytedgamer, 3 August, 2010 - 6:51pm login or register to post comments

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