Hey there Cathy!
You know that I am interested in raising it all!! Just the thought of raising something so majestic makes me giddy! I will definitely read the info. If I can manage having enough of the host plants, I want to give it a try. You know that I am a conscientious raiser. I wouldn't even try it if I didn't think I could succeed. An informed steward is a better steward! Thanks a bunch! ~~Angie

Hi Angie :) I wasn't sure if you wanted to be incognito or not so I didn't say your name. Ha. Yes, I know how excited and conscientious you are about raising leps, and I thought you'd really enjoy going through that thread. I have to check around before I raise them to make sure that I will have enough food. Maybe I'll just let you go first and you can tell me how much they eat. ;) I guess you know that we live next to woods, but I almost have to have smaller trees (I think) than what most of the ones here are (so I can reach the branches). There are a few small walnut trees, so I'll give it a whirl some year. I wouldn't want to raise any this year though because I have plenty of butterfly cats here already that I can't turn my back on. :) Those lunas sure are beautiful though! I saw a Luna moth here a few years ago but didn't know back then about raising them.
Cathy

Cathy, I was researching host plants for the Luna, and according to a GA Wildlife Federation list I found, Persimmon is a host. It just so happens that my immediate next door neighbor has 2 big Persimmon trees! In fact, the persimmons are always falling into my yard, and I have collected some collected seed in my frige. Cool!

Angie,

You're on the right track! Finding out what is listed as host plants in your state and having the trees close by, is a good indicator that there are Lunas around.

Sandy

Thanks Sandy. I just happen to be a person who adores researching subjects which interest me. I will exhaust myself before I give up on finding the information that I am looking for! So, I tend to try to saturate myself with all that I can learn about whatever it is I want to know about. I will be educated and ready if and when I decide to try raising them. :o)

Gosh. If persimmon is a host plant, I should be drowning in Lunas! We have dozens of them.

Anna

I've raised them before and in my area they like Black Walnut and Sweet Gum. They will tolerate River Birch--worse than trying to get a toddler to eat foods that they don't particularly care for.

Luna Moth,
Actias luna

Here is a link that might be useful: Actias luna: Eggs to Adult Moths