Actias luna Description
The wings are lime-green. The bottom wings have long tails. There is a clear spot on each wing. There is a reddish-brown border on the top edge of the top wing. Some individuals have pinkish borders on the outer edge of both wings. Other individuals have yellowish borders instead. Adult Luna Moths have sharp mouths parts and will bite if provoked. In this case, seek medical attention immediately, as a small amount of toxin can be released into the bloodstream causing temporary blindness, and in rare occasions impotence. They live by the fat they stored up at the larval stage. Because of this, they only live for about one week.