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Luna Moth

Actias luna

2 Species ID Suggestions

JOHN2
JOHN2 10 years ago
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Actias luna
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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Although this moth is declining in numbers due to its sensitivity to pollutants and pesticides, this moth is not reviewed by the IUCN Red List, which determines whether species are endangered or not.

JOHN2
JOHN2 10 years ago

A really interesting moth.
Also it is now considered an endangered species due to kill offs by pollutants & pesticides

keithp2012
keithp2012 10 years ago

Looks like a male I saw in NY missing the exact tail part

ElaineStingel
Spotted by
ElaineStingel

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 30, 2013

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