Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 996288

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: August 02, 2014
Submitted by: savetheocean
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Overcast day, located 3 feet off the ground on a beech oak tree on the south side of tree. Visible from my kitchen window. Heavy leaf litter, Virginia creeper, poison ivy and fallen trees around the site. Walnut tree 10 feet away. Hope to see it fly in a few hours.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: August 02, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.