Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1114665

Tulip-Tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria

Observation date: April 17, 2017
Submitted by: tigermoth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth found on piece of cloth to which I had applied deer-off in a patch of (heavily guarded!) woodland plants...area is surrounded by sassafras, tulip poplars and paw paws among others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Clarke County

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