Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045276

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: May 27, 2015
Date notes: late May of 2015 at the start of a humid and sunny dat
Submitted by: muletick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this beautiful creature coming into work this morning. There are day lillies and two small japanese maples nearby but no other significant plantings. Our parking lot is nearby, and its lights may have attracted the moth last night.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Henrico County