Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994251

Morning-glory Plume Moth
Emmelina monodactyla

Observation date: July 09, 2014
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This plume moth was attracted to our porch light in a rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak). I did not record its size unfortunately, but am estimating it to have a wingspan of approx 25 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County