BUSY LUNA MOTHS

Luna moths are active at night. The females fly from tree to tree, laying eggs.

Many luna moths live in a country called the United States. Find the United States on the map on the back page. Baby moths, called caterpillars, hatch from the eggs. A caterpillar eats and eats. It grows and grows. It gets its name from the moon-shaped spots on its wings. Luna means “moon.” This moth is as big as a grown-up’s hand. Soon the caterpillar spins a cocoon around its body. The cocoon falls to the ground where it blends in with fallen leaves. Luna moth caterpillars eat leaves from walnut, hickory, sweet gum, and other trees. Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar changes into an adult luna moth. One night, the moth breaks out of the cocoon. It spreads its wings and flies. Newly hatched moths have to wait until…

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National Geographic Little Kids (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2025

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