Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1155862

Ironweed Borer Moth
Papaipema cerussata

Observation date: October 15, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to lights at a small industrial rail depot surrounded by mature willow oak and sweetgum dominated forest. Approx 65F, dense fog (droplets are visible on the moth in the photo), overcast sky, no wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 28, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Harford County, United States, Maryland