Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901232

Common Spring Moth
Heliomata cycladata

Observation date: May 28, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Smallish moth, about 3/4 inch wingspan, not sure whether to call it white with black or black with white--black all around the edges, big white patch in the center that covers both the upper and underwings, and white flash on each upper wing
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 29, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.