Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: September 02, 2014
Submitted by: Carol Eilers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: September 13, 2014
Coordinator notes: Looks like the caterpillar is looking for a place to burrow into the ground and pupate. They usually turn the reddish just before pupating.
Checklist region(s): Linn County, Iowa, United States