Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 937570

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 17, 2013
Submitted by: conpfeif
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw two of these on my screen door. I've never seen them before (have lived in NJ 44 years). From my research they are usually a west coast moth? They stayed around for about 4 days, haven't seen any since.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: October 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Mercer County