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Bodhi Williams

The Moon Becomes You 

They are usually found in and near deciduous woodlands, where their larval food plants occur. In our depiction the host tree is the shagbark hickory ( Carya ovata  ) a member of the walnut family. The adults have a short lifespan of only one week, so observing them is a rare occurrence.

Luna Moth

These nearctic Actius Luna are in the family Saturniidae. Like most moths they are nocturnal, primarily active at night and are named after the Greek  God of the moon. They are usually found in and near deciduous woodlands, where their larval food plants occur. In my depiction, the host tree is the shagbark hickory ( Carya ovata  ) a member of the walnut family. The adults have a short lifespan of only one week, so by necessity they are purposely  moonstruck. 

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Reclaimed Materials List

  • Main Body: Pocket flashlight w/ USB charger

  • Wings:  Computer Circuit boards

  • Wing leading edge: Copper drain line

  • Eye spots:  Cabochons

  • Legs:  Alligator clips

  • Antenna:  Costume jewelry earrings

  • Moon: Night light w/ USB charger

  • Branches: Copper plumbing fittings 

  • Leaves:  Copper motherboards

  • Hickory catkins: Pumice stones w/ brass wire

  • Frame: Hickory axe handles

  • Wall mount:  24" wide x 28" tall x 4" deep

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These Nearctic silk moths are in the family Saturniidae. Like most moths they are nocturnal, primarily active at night and are named  after  the Greek  God of  the  moon.

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