Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1122159

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth
Lochmaeus manteo

Observation date: June 23, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight left on overnight in rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak, sweet gum). Size not recorded. If my suggestion is correct, this individual is VERY worn.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Harford County, United States, Maryland