Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221719

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 01, 2019
Submitted by: jcm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My sister and I found this moth underneath a maple leaf on a hike. I'm not sure if it could fly any longer as it was missing a tail from one of the wings, but it was docile while we moved and held the leaf to get a photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: KyhlAustin
Verified date: October 07, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Rhea County