Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164340

Signate Melanolophia
Melanolophia signataria

Observation date: June 22, 2018
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I thought it was Melanolophia canadaria at first, but the curved median and PM lines plus lines on the costa make me think this is a worn P. porcelaria.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 22, 2018
Coordinator notes: First hunch is correct. Hindwing PM is smooth rather than toothed, and the spots at the inner margin of the median indicate Melanolophia.
Checklist region(s): Nova Scotia, Canada