Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1128327

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: July 23, 2017
Submitted by: Adrienne Bowley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Male and female luna moths on a corn leaf in my garden in Roseville. They are face to face which leads me to believe they are mating. Conditions are 79 degrees, overcast, and very humid.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.