Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1223006

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: July 29, 2019
Submitted by: Mary Beth Morr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Grey, banded, light brown ring at head, 3” long. On an Apple tree in Maine. When at rest it blends into grey bark by laying all it’s hairy skirt down. When aroused its hair tufts stand more erect
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Somerset County