Observation date: July 16, 2015
Date notes: The exact date of observation may be off by a day of two.
Submitted by: Glenn Marangelo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was observed, and the photo taken, by an acquaintance who gave me permission to submit the sighting on her behalf. Assuming it is a black witch moth, I think the sighting is pretty rare for western MT.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: July 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: The Lepidopterists' Society database shows only 4 previous documentations of this species in Montana including once in Missoula County. I've not seen it in Helena (where I live).
Bob Martin