Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1087397

Black-blotched Schizura
Schizura leptinoides

Observation date: July 01, 2016
Submitted by: gailmsn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: When I first saw this moth on the siding of my house I thought it was a cocoon. It looked like a little twig sticking out of the house. I gave it a little nudge and it became the moth in the second picture.
Status: Resident
Verified by: owlbyr
Verified date: September 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: Also known as "Oedemasia leptinoides".
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Benton County