Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726471

Painted Lichen Moth
Hypoprepia fucosa

Observation date: July 10, 2012
Submitted by: prairie fairie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The air was still and muggy. I found this moth on my dry white turtleneck hanging on the clothesline when I was taking down the laundry. It was very cooperative.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Otter Tail County

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