Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017548

Stained-glass Moth
Samea castellalis

Observation date: November 11, 2014
Date notes: Time is approximate, date is exact
Submitted by: carriecross
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was small, only about 7/8" wingspan. It was resting on a yard sign in a shady spot under an oak tree in my yard. Temperature was about 65 degrees at approx. 5:00 pm. Day had been about 75 degrees high temp, partly cloudy with minimal winds. Butterfly did not move at all, even as I took several photos of it at very close range. Suggest that it appears to be of genus Pyrgus, but I am uncertain of the species. The coloration of the body is more pronounced that I typically see.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: November 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Bay County