Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045859

Observation date: May 18, 2015
Submitted by: lejun40
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The North American Moth Photographers Group shows the range of this moth to not extend south of Kentucky or Virginia. This specimen was photographed in Auburn, Alabama which may be the southernmost report of this species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2015
Coordinator notes: I think the range of this species is still being defined. Here is a specimen on bugguide.net from Tennessee that matches this sighting (as well as photos on MPG), so this sighting does not seem too out of locale. SAT http://bugguide.net/node/view/785033
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Lee County