Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017265

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 26, 2014
Submitted by: lossoftime
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth remained on the screen for approximately 3 hours after first being sited. There were numerous other moths (unidentified) but only one of the type shown in the picture. The temperature was approximately 10C when first sited. Weather conditions were generally clear but with low lying mist over Lake Papineau.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario