Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411911

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: August 18, 2025
Submitted by: RaleighMoths
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found resting on doormat on back deck, set hand flat on the ground adjacent and moth crawled on, gently moved moth to deck railing. After a few minutes moth flew away. There are several mature sweet gum trees in the yard. Luna moths have been spotted around the house several times over the past two decades.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 18, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County