Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425622

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 14, 2026
Submitted by: Mothconcinnity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This lovely male Luna Moth was sitting on the side of the sidewalk beside a church building. It was a cool morning, cloudy, and getting ready to rain. This moth was almost perfect so i imagine it recently emerged from its coccoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 20, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Morgan County