Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1144018

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 29, 2017
Submitted by: Encephalon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First cold morning of the season at 49°F, average morning temperatures before were 60°F or higher. Living up to the claim that they are very social. There's actually a 4th moth about 18" above the 3 but is out of frame. They're on the siding of my house which is made of wood.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County