Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017511

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 30, 2014
Submitted by: Marissa45040
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this moth today hanging out on my house by my front door. I have never seen one before so I snapped a picture and did some research to find the species. It's about 69 degrees and sunny. It did not seem to be startled at all by presence.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 30, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Warren County