Luna Moth ( One, Female Luna Moth, Laying Eggs. )

Description:

My brother, gave me 3 Luna Moth Cocoons, to study and to observe. The first cocoon, that eclosed, was a female. This female, started laying eggs yesterday. The colors of the eggs, was different shades of brown.

Habitat:

Usually found in forested areas. It is found in every state, from Maine south to Florida, and west to eastern Texas, and eastern North Dakota.

Notes:

The adults wingspan is, 75 to 105 mm. The slightly oval eggs are white, mottled with the brown adhesive. Maximum reported dimensions in millimeters, are: 1 .9 x 1.6 x 1.2 ( L x W x H )