Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1167904

Orange-tipped oakworm moth
Anisota senatoria

Observation date: July 07, 2018
Submitted by: Lmcsgal2003
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was resting on doormat in front of front door , on porch deck . Weather cloudy with light misty rain . Moth seemed calm and relaxed. Climbed onto my Granddaughters finger , and was quite content . Carefully placed moth onto concrete mold of God's hands bird feeder . Still perched there after 26 minutes .
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 01, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.