Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 854262

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: April 26, 2013
Submitted by: mrscany
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: weather conditions: sunny, 65 degrees. insect was clinging to the screen of my front window. Length of time insect has been there is unknown.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: April 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: Neat photograph of the ventral (under) side.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County