luna

Definition

A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lūna (“moon; month; crescent”).

Example Sentences

• "“Gee,” whispered Oliver. He sat there staring. “A luna! I never thought I’d see a real luna!”"
• "On the previous evening we had discovered with delight a luna with the fabulous moons, one on each pale green wing."
• "Spray BT on your young oak to protect against gypsy moths, and you wipe out future lunas, cecropias, and everything else on the leaves, along with the pests."