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Live Giant Moths

Live Giant Moths

A big, beautiful moth emerges in 2 to 4 weeks. Only the luna moth is available in 2012 - we are sorry for the inconvenience. Minimum care required. Giant moths are a good companion with Painted Ladies, so that you can compare the similarities and differences of moths and butterflies. Plus you can begin to explore the world of nocturnal creatures and the wonders of nighttime. Order a giant moth cocoon for early elementary grades. Available Spring Only.
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Comparing Moths and Butterflies

How are butterflies different from moths? What do butterflies and moths have in common? This handout uses reading and coloring to learn about comparing butterflies and moths.
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Luna Moth Care

The luna moth (Actias luna) is common in woodlands of the United States and Canada east of the Great Plains. This beautiful, velvety green moth has wingspans of 2.75 to 4.25 inches. Each wing has a transparent “eye spot” and is rimmed with pink or yellow. The luna’s body is large, pure white, and fuzzy. Its antennas are large and feathery.
 
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Life Cycle of the Luna Moth

A Luna moth has four stages to its life cycle - egg, larva, cocoon and moth. Each stage has its own length of time, unique behaviors and amazing transformations. Be sure to compare the life cycle of the Luna moth with other insects like ladybugs and butterflies.
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Luna Moth Facts

There are so many interesting, fun facts about the Luna moth. For one thing, they are one of the largest moths in North America. But what is really weird is that the adult moth has no mouth; it never eats! Share these fun facts with your students and imagine together why moths do what they do all night.i
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Polyphemus Moth Care

The Polyphemus moth is not available in 2012 - we are sorry for the inconvenience. The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is common in woodlands of the United States and Canada. Compare the Polyphemus and the Painted Lady Butterfly in your classroom. Its name comes from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus and refers to the large eyespots on the hindwings. Polyphemus is one of our larger moths, having a wing spread of three to almost six inches (7.5 to 15 cm).
 
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