Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990684

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: July 22, 2014
Submitted by: lizyson2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late afternoon, impending cool front that evening, very breezy. Western suburbs of Chicago. Very docile in capture. Seems to be laying what looks to be black eggs or its excriment. Was found on a chair on my deck not on any flowers or shrubs but plenty were around.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 25, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Kane County