Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080839

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: May 11, 2016
Date notes: May 11th 2016 01:30 a.m. Time is approximate plus or minus 5 minutes
Submitted by: Rivercobblestone
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many insects were coming to the flood lights and porch lights on my friends house that we are working on. There were thunderstorms passing near by. The wind was around 8 to 12 mph..high humidity and air temp approximately 68 F. It has been a wet spring after a mild winter. The moth was lit on the outside of an exterior door. It eventually flew around then landed on my shirt. It acted tired from maybe bring battered by winds. I was able to take many photos before it fluttered away into the night. It's is the first I've ever seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 11, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Fannin County