Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Hologram Moth
Diachrysia balluca

Observation date: July 15, 2017
Submitted by: Stéphan Ruest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Walnut sphinx specimen (presumably) observed resting on deciduous leaf (possibly ash). A quick glance made it seem like it was a dried leaf resting oddly on a green leaf, although showing legs. Trump thorougly rolled in under body, antannae gently tucked underneath wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: March 17, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec