PLACES TO STAY
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near Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN, has Luna Moths around well-lit visitor facilities, USA
Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN, has Luna Moths around well-lit visitor facilities, USA is one of the top spots to sight Luna Moth (Actias luna) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Luna Moth (Actias luna)
BEST TIME TO SEE
May and June in New England; look on lit windows and porch lights near mixed deciduous forest on warm humid evenings.
SIGHTING TIP
Late spring to summer. Adults fly April to August depending on latitude; look for them at lights near deciduous forests after warm nights.
Coordinates
35.6000°N, 83.8000°W
HABITAT
Deciduous and mixed forests across eastern North America; larvae feed on deciduous trees; adults emerge only to mate
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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