Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1187741

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 15, 2018
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was found resting on the ground, wings spread in a tent, and when alerted when it was picked up, curled into the form as shown in the picture, similarly to that of the Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.