Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339575

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: August 15, 2022
Date notes: Saw this moth on my driveway upon arriving home. Moved to landscaped area after researching online and finding out this is a Luna Moth. I understand from my research it only lives about a week. Don’t know if it was injury or at the end of its life cycle. Have the moth saved in a container. Would like to know how to preserve it or donate it. Resources said it was a prized specimen amongst collectors.
Submitted by: Cacoder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: September 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Dubuque County