Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1114123

Rosy maple moth
Dryocampa rubicunda

Observation date: April 09, 2017
Submitted by: rzhunt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found the moth on our rain barrel, struggling to get a footing. We then moved it, on a leaf, to my pansy flower box. It walked around from plant to plant for a few minutes then it latched on to one pansy stem, settled in and stayed all day. It was a sunny and cool day with low humidity.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 09, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Onslow County