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Should I be worried about this Moth?

June 19, 2008 By: Anna15 Comments

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The other day, I went to open my front door and this beautiful moth was stuck to the door. This is not a touched up photo. This is a real moth that looks like it is stuck to my door. I think it was dead because my friend touched it and it did not move.

When I asked what she thought it was, she replied that it might be a gypsy moth. This did not sound good. The next morning I went out to see if the moth was there and it was gone. Either it was a good actor and played dead well or something ate it.

So, I am asking my readers, what kind of moth is this and should I be worried? If so, what natural product can I use?

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Comments

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    erin says

    June 20, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    http://www.whatsthatbug.com/luna.html
    it’s a big beautiful LUNA moth! (the-what’s-that-bug site is a fun one to browse!)
    “Luna Moth, arguably the most beautiful North American moth. These are members of the Giant Silkworm Family Saturniidae. The caterpillar feeds on gum, walnut, hickory and persimmon tree leaves. In the fall it drops to the ground and forms a cocoon by spinning silk around a leaf. It winters on the ground and emerges as an adult moth in the spring. Adults do not feed. They live solely to mate. “

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  2. 2

    ChaCha Fance says

    June 21, 2008 at 2:11 am

    I have never seen a moth like that! I’m scared to death of bugs so I hope I never do see it. I do like the color though.

    ChaCha Fance’s last blog post..Mofuse | Create & Manage A Mobile Version Of Your Blog or Website

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  3. 3

    Mo says

    June 24, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Erin beat me to the punch and his description, etc. are spot on.

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    Audrey says

    June 24, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Though I don’t like bugs, this moth is really pretty. Often animals can play dead to the point of us believing them. Or maybe a wind came along and moved the moth?

    Audrey’s last blog post..Chinese Casserole

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  5. 5

    erin says

    June 24, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    well, i can’t take credit, it’s from the URL i listed, and… I’m a she…. but thank you!

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    Green Talk says

    June 25, 2008 at 1:56 am

    Erin, so I gather from your response, that I have nothing to worry about? I have never seen this type of moth before. Anna

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  7. 7

    erin says

    June 25, 2008 at 11:40 am

    correct….just enjoy them. I think you are lucky to be visited!

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    Green Talk says

    June 25, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    Erin, is there a way to attract them to your property? Does they help in your garden? What is their natural habitat? I read that butterflies like aster plants for their coocoons. Anna

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    Garrett says

    June 27, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    Man, that picture is crazy. Never seen a moth that big and colorful.

    Garrett’s last blog post..Real Estate Appraisers Must Learn To See Green Value

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    erin says

    June 27, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    I read that they dont even have a MOUTH! larvae love to eat hickory sweetgum or walnut leaves. the nocturnal adults are attracted to lights. the adult lives a week or two at most.
    check these links, I’m no expert just a good websurfer!
    http://www.ivyhall.district96....../luna.html

    http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=3292

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    Elizabeth Newell says

    July 11, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    Relax! Even if it was a harmful moth, it was just ONE MOTH. No need to use any product at all unless it is causing damage.

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  12. 12

    Green Talk says

    July 11, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Thanks Elizabeth. You are absolutely right. Anna

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    Sharon says

    July 30, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Green Talk….you don’t say where you live. I’m in middle Tennessee and I saw this moth yesterday morning. It was on a door in the backyard area. I was talking to my dogs, feeding, etc. I looked up and wow! It is so beautiful. yes, it did allow me to get very close but I didn’t touch for fear it would fly away. But I was facsinated by the size. Early afternoon I was checking on the dogs and was going to check on the moth and it was gone. Looking around the yard it was about 5 ft. from the door it had been on and I would guess one of the dogs pawed it to the ground. It made me sad to see the beauty on the ground. I moved it to the outside of the fence.

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  14. 14

    Green Talk says

    July 30, 2008 at 9:56 am

    Sharon, I am in New Jersey. I never saw the moth again. So beautiful. Anna

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    Butterfly Pictures says

    January 16, 2009 at 8:36 am

    It’s a luna moth, one of the largest moths found in the United States. There’s no need to fear them.

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