Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913120

Miranda Moth
Proxenus miranda

Observation date: July 28, 2013
Submitted by: BigMcC62
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sorry about the quality of this shot (only one taken before it flew off). This was a black moth that got up under the overhang of the siding and the flash would not go off. This photo was taken only with the light from the porch light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County

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