Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 978623

Rosy maple moth
Dryocampa rubicunda

Observation date: June 12, 2014
Submitted by: drpthom67
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth has been on my porch under buglite for the last 3 or more hours. The weather is overcast and very humid. The area is in the countryside and close to a large lake (Lake Royale). Yard is full of large pine trees. Other trees in the yard are a small maple tree and a few dog woods. On the porch close to the moth are geraniums, inpatiens and trailing vincas.
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: June 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.