Caterpillar of the Luna Moth

“Among the larger and more splendid moths of our own country is the Luna Moth, or Green Emperor Moth, attacus luna a large and beautiful species, common in the Northern United States. The wings, which are drawn out into what appears like a long tail, are of a light yellowish-green color, marked with eye-spots near the middle. The expanse of the wings is four inches. The caterpilar lives on walnut-trees, and spins a cocoon of which silk might be made. Many of these cocoons may be picked up on the ground, in autumn or spring, beneath the trees frequented by these insect.” — Goodrich, 1859

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