Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000085

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: August 02, 2014
Submitted by: Robert Helfer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It had just emerged and was waiting on the sweetgum trunk. It sat quite still on the tree for the entire day as its wings gradually unfolded. In the evening there was heavy rain and it climbed a bit further up the tree. The last time I saw it the hind wings were not yet open.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.