Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Spotted Phosphila
Phosphila miselioides

Observation date: May 13, 2018
Submitted by: elopm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Porch light. 72 degrees. Unwary. Beautiful green & emerald green moth. The reniform spots, curled markings around them and elsewhere, base of head , thorax and tail are shiny gold. The fringe is checkered warm brown and gold. Looks like a king in all his glory.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 04, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Johnson County, United States, Georgia