Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1169223

Marsh Fern Moth
Fagitana littera

Observation date: July 06, 2018
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Total length of approximately 16 mm. Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight set up in dirt road surrounding by 100-year-old wetland forest dominated by Southern Red, White and Willow Oaks. Approx 75F, 5-10 MPH N wind, mostly clear sky, half moon below horizon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Harford County, United States, Maryland