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Luna Moth Wing Scales - Negative
Due to their striking beauty, luna moths are often reared in captivity. They are an integral part of the lucrative lepidopteran trade, and dried adults, live eggs, larvae, and pupae are often sold for profit. Unfortunately for collectors, however, this species is not as vibrant in death as it is in life. Dried specimens fade to a pale yellow, leaving only a faint shadow of what was once a dazzling, luminous green.
