Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1158513

Scalloped Sack-bearer
Lacosoma chiridota

Observation date: May 25, 2018
Date notes: Late May 2018
Submitted by: Melinda Bell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting position. 67 °F at the time of the sighting. Attracted to the brightest station. Ater observation and release, I discovered that she had laid eggs and they are elongated! Almost microscopic!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Sumner County