Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1196193

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: December 07, 2018
Date notes: 12-07-18
Submitted by: 2112Mothman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting on a Christmas lights stake.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: December 07, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is the latest (or earliest?) emergence I have seen of this moth. It should not have emerged from its cocoon until late Feb. or early March. The last adults of fall might be seen in early November, even that is pretty late.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Harris County