Subject: What’s my monster green kite
Location: Eastern PA, USA
July 12, 2013 5:29 pm
Please help me identify this most unusual bug which appeared on the meter of my house in eastern PA
Signature: Chris
Male Luna Moth
Hi Chris,
Your colorful subject line caught our attention. This is a male Luna Moth, and it is most likely a second generation that eclosed from a caterpillar that was produced by Luna Moths that emerged from their cocoons earlier this past spring. Luna Moths do not feed as adults, and they only survive a few days, long enough to mate and lay eggs for a future generation.
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Location: Pennsylvania
Today, April 27, 2014, at about 8 AM, on the Eastern Shore of MD., I observed a pair of these moths, side by side, on a support post for one of my trees. They were about 3′ off the ground I photographed them as best I could.
Perhaps they were mating??? Are they rare in my area? Any other information??
Regards, Rich
They are found in your area. Though they are not considered rare, population numbers may vary from location to location. More information is available on BugGuide.
Thanks bugman………
Today, April 27, 2014, at about 8 AM, on the Eastern Shore of MD., I observed a pair of these moths, side by side, on a support post for one of my trees. They were about 3′ off the ground I photographed them as best I could.
Perhaps they were mating??? Are they rare in my area? Any other information??
Regards, Rich