Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1179002

Exasperating Platynota
Platynota exasperatana

Observation date: August 12, 2018
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight in oak-dominated forest with scattered conifers, in transition zone between Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions. Approx 73F, very humid. Total length including labial palps is 8 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County