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Actias luna
By and far my favorite saturniid moth. This is a female, based on the way the tail splits instead of overlapping the abdomen. They're such beautiful, high color moths with interesting patterns it's a shame that the adult stage only lasts for mating. As Saturniid moths or silk moths they have no mouth parts to eat. I'd also assume this is a first generation luna moth (they have two generations a year) as this one flew into my life in May.
Found throughout the US into Northern Mexico and even into Canada around Saskatchewan all the way to Nova Scotia. So quite the range for these beautiful little guys.
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