Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989936

Harnessed Moth
Apantesis phalerata

Observation date: July 19, 2014
Submitted by: Mapper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pleasant summer evening attracted to porch lights. Very active, constantly moving - even when landed it continued to rapidly flutter wings. Photo taken at only point when movement stopped, thus only quick low light shot possible.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 19, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Johnson County