Luna Moth

The Chinese Moon Moth (Actias dubernardi) dazzles with vibrant tails and patterns. Native to southern China, it shares traits with Actias ningpoana, showing the diversity of moon moths across Asia. Both are closely related to the Luna moth. Their 70-85 day life cycle and use of pheromones for mating add to their nocturnal mystique, making

Chinese Luna Moth (Actias dubernardi), also known as the Chinese moon moth, is a species moth in the family Saturniidae. The species was first described by Charles Oberthür in 1897, and can only be found in parts of China. Adults live short lives, usually no longer than 2 weeks, although females live longer due to having extra fat stored in their abdomen.

Sulawesi Moon Moth in January 2018 by Rocky Reviko