Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054358

Red-washed Prominent
Oligocentria semirufescens

Observation date: July 13, 2015
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large (about 2.5 inches wingspan in the second photo), chunky moth, very hairy brown head end, the wings are most curious--they are silvery with subtle mottling of gray, with a pinkish red area towards the inner edges of the wings
Status: Resident
Verified by: Lula Field
Verified date: October 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.