Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164696

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 23, 2018
Submitted by: bakingqueen77
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: He attempted to come in at all windows and doors. Made himself comfortable on our screen door over night. He was not phased by our close examining of him. It was a very pleasant experience. Weather was slightly damp, about 70 degrees F. We live very close to a wooded area and brook in a suburban beach town in Central N.J.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 24, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Monmouth County, United States, New Jersey