Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1016666

Sensitive Fern Borer Moth
Papaipema inquaesita

Observation date: September 21, 2014
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pretty orange moth with subtle lines, about 1.5 inches wingspan--I don't know if this view makes it impossible to ID but it wouldn't sit still
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.