Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1168242

Subterranean Dart Moth
Feltia subterranea

Observation date: July 07, 2018
Submitted by: Cyblue
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a wall near a porch light. The wings make the moth look like bark, and the moth is about 1.5 inches in size. The underside of the moth is pale. Only captured temporarily to take a better picture of the markings, the moth was released immediately. (This submission was sent twice on accident, not sure how to delete this copy!)
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: September 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.