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Chinese Luna Moth (Actias dubernardi), also known as the Chinese moon moth, is a species moth in the family Saturniidae. The species was first described by Charles Oberthür in 1897, and can only be found in parts of China. Adults live short lives, usually no longer than 2 weeks, although females live longer due to having extra fat stored in their abdomen.

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The Chinese Moon Moth or Chinese Luna Moth ( Actias dubernardi ) is another example of why I love this genius ( and Moon Moths in general ). They're absolutely gorgeous. Now before you go and say "Why are they're 2 different moths in this post?" I'll get to that. Apparently lots of Actias sp. are sexually dimorphic. I never knew that. I thought that they were all similar in appearance. But once again I feel the need to stress my little "motto" when it comes to these things. "Never assume…

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