Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225322

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: August 13, 2019
Date notes: crawling across a path..it looks like it is pregnant so I put it safely in a butterfly pavilion..Cloudy day as well
Submitted by: beenerw45
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: cloudy, muggy day..it tried to put a web on me as I carried it back home..In a butterfly pavilion..Looks pregnant..really swelled...so trying to see if I can keep it safe to possibly spin a cacoon
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 22, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Ocean County