Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1267497

Observation date: August 08, 2020
Submitted by: klebo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: came to UV light, wing span 20 mm
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: This is either Desmia maculalis or Desmia funeralis. A dorsal view photo and a photo of the underside of the abdomen along with a measurement of the wingspan are needed to separate the 2 species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Montgomery County