Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000620

Observation date: August 12, 2014
Submitted by: 2spotawing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Siting occurred when I turned over a small pineapple left on outdoor table. Shape of moth resembled pointed parts on pineapple fruit though moth wing color was much more red than the yellow orange fruit on which insect was found. Subject did not attempt to move even when I rolled the fruit to look at ventral side and hidden second wings. Had rained torrentialy previous day (5" in rain gage just 6 feet distant from siting) Insect remained on fruit and transferred to leaves when I attempted to give it shelter as I was attempting to prepare pineapple for dinner.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: April 10, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Macomb County