The Luna Moth ( Actias Luna) Is a Large, Showy

question 50

Multiple Choice

The luna moth ( Actias luna) is a large, showy moth with lovely green wings. It has no mouth and therefore cannot eat. How is it that this species continues to exist?

• A) The luna moth is chemoheterotrophic by absorption, not by ingestion.
• B) The luna moth is the adult stage in the life cycle; feeding occurs during the caterpillar stage.
• C) The luna moth is a rare mutant; typical moths of the species Actias luna do have mouths.
• D) The luna moth is the larval stage in the life cycle; it eventually becomes a caterpillar which can feed.
• E) The luna moth can use its green wings for photosynthesis.

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