Luna Moth Caterpillar (Actias luna) - Identification & Lifecycle Guide #47970 (License: Personal Use)

This is a mature larval stage of the Luna Moth (Actias luna), a large silk moth native to North America. Its bright green body is adorned with rows of black, branched spines and prominent orange-tipped prolegs, serving as both camouflage and defense. The caterpillar feeds primarily on hickory, walnut, and sweet gum leaves before pupating in a silken cocoon.

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