National Geographic Kids USA - June, July 2017

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

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DUBENARD’S LUNA MOTH


A Dubernard’s luna moth might


rest on Lincoln’s nose at Mount


Rushmore in South Dakota.


FALSE. This species of luna moth lives in


parts of China, Laos, and Vietnam.


If you’re hosting their family


reunion, rent a gigantic room.


TRUE. Their family includes about 1,500


species, including giant silk moths, royal


moths, and emperor moths.


Luna moth caterpillars eat night-


blooming flowers.


FALSE. They eat leaves of trees and


shrubs.


Luna moths stuff themselves silly


as adults.


FALSE. Their mouthparts don’t even


work. Since they live only about a week,


they live on fat they stored when they


were caterpillars.


They love the nightlife.


TRUE. They’re active at night and rest


during the day.


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