Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282780

Luna moth
Actias luna

Observation date: June 23, 2014
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found clinging to the door on my west facing porch near large Black Locust trees with nearby Maples. Habitat is mixed farmland, outdoor rec fields, wetland, and woodland. I lived there 10 years and this was the only one we spotted.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Clark
Verified date: February 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County