It might be. Caterpillars of the luna moth can eat birch, alder, persimmon, sweetgum, hickory, walnut, sumac, tomato and moonflower. Especially those feeding on tomato may be considered pests. But the moth is all worth it. ^^
Actias luna was created in 1758.
The scientific name for a Luna Moth is Actias luna.
bumb leaves
It can make noises with its pooper...
Actias luna is a lime-green, Nearctic Saturniid moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae.They only live for about a week, and their only purpose is to mate.
luna moths are very attracted to light at night
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Actias neidhoeferi was created in 1968.
"pest"
Yes its a pest.
Termites
The butterfly you are referring to is likely the "Malachite butterfly" (Siproeta stelenes). It has large green wings with black edges and white markings that resemble leaves. These butterflies are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.