Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201315

Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth
Orthosia hibisci

Observation date: March 25, 2019
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Time: ~8:20 p.m. Temperature: ~45 degrees. Notes: At this early date, I was thoroughly surprised to find this fresh-looking noctuid moth clinging to the outside of my front door. Because of the cold temperature, the moth couldn't move anything except for the tips of its legs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: March 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County