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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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