Luna moths sightings are rare. The moths themselves are not so much rare as secluded, secretive and short-lived, for these are deep-woods dwelling, night-flying, short-lived moths. In New England, ...

I had a banner year in 2018, as I saw three luna moths at my house. As a seasoned horticulturist and wannabe naturalist, I’ve probably seen fewer than a dozen in my life. I would ask: How many have ...

My Holy Grail of the Lepidoptera is a moth that outshines most of our more brilliant butterflies; the luna moth (Actias luna), a giant, pale-green Saturnid moth, the best known of the North American ...

Goldenrods are butterfly magnets, and their tiny flowers host many other insects as well, according to native plant expert Helen Hamilton. “In late summer, any spray of goldenrod will be covered with ...

Last year was a banner year for me in that I saw three Luna moths at my house. Let’s just say I am a seasoned horticulturist and wannabe naturalist and probably have seen far less than a dozen in my ...

A few weeks ago in the Price Chopper parking lot, I watched as a couple of people stared down at the grass median. As I got closer to them, I saw what had captured their interest -- a luna moth, at ...

Four pale green wings lay lifeless in the dirt under a lamppost in North Branford. They were clearly a moth's wings, stripped last night from his body. The corpse was gone. How very like a TV ...

With a typical wingspan of about 4½ inches, long, graceful tails on their hindwings, and a light green color, luna moths are one of the largest and most beautiful moths in North America. Named for the ...

This is the time of year when large moths are sometimes found at ground level in the early morning. For the most part, these moths have already laid eggs and are near the end of their lives. These ...

Last year was a banner year for me in that I saw three Luna moths at my house. Let's just say I am a seasoned horticulturist and wannabe naturalist and probably have seen far less than a dozen in my ...