Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1167083

Observation date: July 04, 2018
Submitted by: rdauven
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wingspan is about 5".
Status: Migrant
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: July 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is actually a large species of moth known as the Black Witch. It is a permanent resident in the tropics and subtropics of the western hemisphere, but a regular migrant farther north, especially along the Colorado front range.
Checklist region(s): Weld County, Colorado, United States