[PDF] Luna Moths eBook

Author : John Himmelman
Publisher : Nature Upclose
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781956381184

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Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of the luna moth (Actias luna). Striking illustrations and lively storyline capture the real life changes for this small animal as it hunts for food, faces its enemies, and interacts with humans. The luna moth is found in forested areas throughout the eastern United States and southwestern Canada. The caterpillars eat the leaves of white birch, walnut, and hickory trees. The adult luna moth comes out of its cocoon in the late spring or early summer in the north. In the south, the moth can come out at any time of the year. As a result, up to three generations of lunas can live in one year. Adults die within a week of mating. They do not have working mouthparts, so they do not eat. Their energy comes from the leaves they fed upon while in the caterpillar stage. The name "luna" means "moon" in Latin. The moth was named after the moon because it is a creature of night. The two long tails are said to aid in making it difficult for bats to target them with their sonar. Luna moths are often attracted to bright lights. Be sure to look for them around outdoor lights.

Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761340084

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See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom—the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3 millimeters) long. An eating machine, the caterpillar grows and sheds its skin—or molts—four times. Then it stitches a silk cocoon among the fallen leaves and becomes a pupa. Inside the pupa, the insect’s body dissolves and reforms. After about six months, the insect emerges as a beautiful luna moth with a wingspan of up to 5 inches (127 millimeters)—more than 40 times its original size! In this exciting book, you can learn what makes luna moths similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about moths’ bodies, both inside and out. This book contains directions for creating a moth garden, where you can watch new moths emerge. Learn more about this exciting member of nature’s fascinating Insect World.

Author : E. Merwin
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1642806749

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What’s that huge green insect with a fuzzy body? It’s a luna moth! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about luna moths, including what they eat—and don’t eat—and how they stay safe from their enemies. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

Author : John Himmelman
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 33,36 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780516263540

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Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Luna Moth's Life

Author : Jeremy D. Allison
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 20,60 MB
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520964438

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Common among moths is a mate-finding system in which females emit a pheromone that induces males to fly upwind along the pheromone plume. Since the chemical pheromone of the domesticated silk moth was identified in 1959, a steady increase in the number of moth species whose pheromone attractants have been identified now results in a rich base for review and synthesis. Pheromone Communication in Moths summarizes moth pheromone biology, covering the chemical structures used by the various lineages, signal production and perception, the genetic control of moth pheromone traits, interactions of pheromones with host-plant volatiles, pheromone dispersal and orientation, male pheromones and courtship, and the evolutionary forces that have likely shaped pheromone signals and their role in sexual selection. Also included are chapters on practical applications in the control and monitoring of pest species as well as case studies that address pheromone systems in a number of species and groups of closely allied species. Pheromone Communication in Moths is an invaluable resource for entomologists, chemical ecologists, pest-management scientists, and professionals who study pheromone communication and pest management.

Author : Paul M. Tuskes
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 11,70 MB
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1501738003

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The Saturniidae are among the largest and showiest moths in North America. This comprehensive work covers the life history and taxonomy of a hundred species and subspecies of these Lepidoptera. The beautiful adults and larvae of all species are illustrated in thirty color plates, which are supported by line drawings of cocoons, distribution maps, and photographs of behavior. More than a natural history guide, this book includes chapters in population biology, life history strategies, disease and parasitoids, and the importance of silk moths of human culture. The systematic account emphasizes genetic differences among populations and the process of speciation and presents new information on experimental hybridization and life histories. For the student, researcher, and naturalist, here is practical information on collecting, rearing, and conducting original research. The entire text is referenced to an extensive bibliography.

Author : Quinn M. Arnold
Publisher : Creatures of the Night
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781640261198

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"Peer into the nocturnal North American forests with this high-interest introduction to the green-winged insects known as luna moths"--

Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 29,44 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1634402103

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Includes science vocabulary, fun facts, and trivia about each type of animal.