Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1173751

Beautiful Wood-nymph
Eudryas grata

Observation date: July 14, 2018
Date notes: Don't remember time of day. Afternoon.
Submitted by: Carol J Lynn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect had attached itself to my kitchen door. It stayed for a long while, so I was able to photograph it from different angles: bottom, side, top. I was unable to see the wings outstretched. Hot, sunny July day. Insect was in shade. Light shines over door at night. Lots of flowers and trees nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 26, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Brooke County, United States, West Virginia