Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1130835

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 20, 2017
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This female Luna Moth was found dead and on her back outside a building. It looked like it either died due to reaching the end of its normal life expectancy or was stunned when flying into a light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: August 04, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Fairfield County, United States, Connecticut