Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082167

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: May 26, 2016
Submitted by: Mr Mike M
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm evening to a beautiful sunrise in the 70 degree range, I found the moth on a green shrub on the front lawn of where I work. The moth was alive and had strong wing power but would not fly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: May 26, 2016
Coordinator notes: Lunas lack mouthparts and do not feed. She's fine as they are short lived and not very active except when it comes to reproduction. This is a female and may already have laid her eggs. SG
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County