Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1127713

Tulip-Tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria

Observation date: July 18, 2017
Submitted by: Jim_Gant777
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was resting on our picture window. After turning on some lights inside the house, I was able to photograph it from the outside, I was about 4 feet from it. It was a partly cloudy day the temp was about 82 and it was very humid.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 21, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Prince William County, United States, Virginia

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