The luna moth ( Actias luna) is a large, showy moth with lovely green wings. It has no mouth and therefore cannot eat. How is it that this species continues to exist?
A) The luna moth is chemoheterotrophic by absorption, not by ingestion.
B) The luna moth is the adult stage in the life cycle; feeding occurs during the caterpillar stage.
C) The luna moth is a rare mutant; typical moths of the species Actias luna do have mouths.
D) The luna moth is the larval stage in the life cycle; it eventually becomes a caterpillar which can feed.
E) The luna moth can use its green wings for photosynthesis.
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