Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1013531

Pandora pinemoth
Coloradia pandora

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: coreyk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large moth approximately 2.5 - 3 inches. Yellow antennae.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: September 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: I was able to borrow a copy of a reference work, and can finally figure out now whether this is Coloradia pandora or C. doris. Based on both range and maculation it is C. pandora. Thank you for your patience.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County