Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065790

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: September 18, 2015
Date notes: Seen both on 9/18/2015 & 9/19/2015; around the same time of day both times
Submitted by: dbwarren
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was seen first crawling across a concrete driveway, next seen crawling across mulch. It was not seen eating anything. It was sunny and upper 70's with first sighting, overcast and mid 70's with second sighting.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Brown County