Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989630

Painted Lichen Moth
Hypoprepia fucosa

Observation date: July 17, 2014
Submitted by: MizuRenkinjutsu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in my house, on the floor. Very friendly! I was able to guide him onto my finger then place him on my bamboo plant where he then proceeded to have a photo shoot. He was very calm the whole time. He can fly, just chooses not to.
Status: Resident
Verified by: TeaKH
Verified date: January 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Middlesex County