Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986370

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: July 06, 2014
Submitted by: Bermulee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These are thumb sized, soft bodied and had a small brown/green face and rear. They are sitting on the leaves of the tree we believe they fell from during a storm the previous day. They were put back in the tree and proceeded to climb back up it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 06, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware County