Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1051670

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 26, 2015
Submitted by: Bear Mountain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In North Troy Vermont at 10:30 pm on a cool evening the Luna Moth was flying just outside our window in the light and landed on a post against the house. On the following day, we found it lying on the ground unable to fly. It lived for 4 more days constantly losing strength with an occasional movement.t
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 01, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Orleans County