For instance, the luna moth gives off the appearance of a glowing, fairy-like creature that seems to have come from an enchanted forest. They are often regarded as rare, but in reality ...

The big, pale green swallow-tailed luna moth is an example of all of these ... While we sleep, dozens of species of moths fly around, attracted to light and looking for mates.

This story appears in the June 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Light green, long winged, and roughly the size of a playing card, the luna moth is a striking creature. It’s a clever ...