Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049849

Sharp-lined Yellow
Sicya macularia

Observation date: June 20, 2015
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright lemon yellow moth with an orange crescent along bottom edge of wings. Size is about 3/4 inch across the tips of the wings. Habitually holds wings bunched up, like a slug moth typically does. The color is quite amazing
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.