Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1056453

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 26, 2015
Submitted by: Sandyh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This luna moth and one other was found on the backside of the garage and sat in the same location all day long. One was gone in the morning, the other, this one, stayed in the same location most of the following day. It was sunny and 60s. There was an overgrown garden full of native wild flowers along with some iris, peonies, roses.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Houghton County