Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1113480

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: March 26, 2017
Submitted by: LunaLisa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Went out the garage man door behind my husband and dog. Felt a fluttering pass my face. He landed to the right of me about shoulder level on the house downspout. I could see his face and features very well. He did seem slightly wobbly and back tail was slightly curled...Maybe still hardening? I ran inside to get my phone to take a picture because I have never seen such a large moth. When I came back out he had climbed pretty high up the gutter. Pictures aren't great, but I am positive that it was a Luna Moth. Beautiful! Please forgive any typos, as I am typing this on my phone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: April 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Bartow County