Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393200

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: September 02, 2024
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this newborn hanging onto a dustpan in the backyard, and astonishingly found a second one a few feet away, clinging to the wheel of a trash bin. Sadly, the second one must have emerged from its cocoon in a cramped area and its wings could not fully extend.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: September 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.