Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1156994

Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis

Observation date: May 09, 2018
Submitted by: Babs727
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At first I thought this little moth was a bee. I’ve never seen one like this before. He was attached to the side of my garden cottage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Volusia County, United States, Florida