Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380988

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: May 31, 2024
Submitted by: Kayleighmac
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It’s almost fully hatched from its cocoon, you can see its head and its wings and a few of its legs, most of its body is still in the cocoon. It hasn’t moved an inch since I first saw it
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Belmont County