American Moon Moth Actias luna North America
A very attractive Moon Moth that emerges from May and breeds exceptionally easily. The larvae feed well on Walnut, Birch, Osier Willow, Liquidambar, Plane, Maples, Aspen, Plum, Sallow, Several kinds of Oak and maybe other foodplants.
A second brood is produced in late summer. Winter is passed in the cocoon stage. Store them cold from November until April. May is the normal emergence time for the first brood.