Luna Moth

Deciduous woodlands and forests throughout North America.

Caterpillars feed on leaves of walnut, hickory, birch, persimmon, and sweetgum; adults do not have mouthparts and do not eat.

Active primarily at night (nocturnal); the adult stage is very brief, lasting only about 7 to 10 days for the purpose of mating and egg-laying.

Harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem by serving as a food source for bats and owls and are indicators of a healthy environment.