Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 959196

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: February 27, 2014
Submitted by: butterflylulu78
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth has been on wall of porch for three days thus far. First night was warm,humid 75 degrees. Last two nights it's dropped near freezing. I'm guessing it's a male, and will soon expire. beautiful creature!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is a male of the species as the submitter thought.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Harris County