Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 983412

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 29, 2014
Date notes: this is the exact date and time
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 25.5C, wind light - moderate. no precipitation, sky clear. moth did not move for several hours despite people opening and closing the door right next to it. Found next to several other moth species (pictured). light was left on overnight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: June 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia