Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 982788

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 21, 2014
Date notes: This is the exact date and time according to my phone clock
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on the door frame of my house for several hours, not moving even when the door next to it was opened and closed several times. weather was cloudy and wind was approx 5-10km/h. temperature approx 15C.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 26, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia