Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1211541

Observation date: June 23, 2019
Date notes: Was watching the moths around my backporch light and noticed s few i hadn't seen before so I fought the mosquitoes (,and other bugs) to get a fee pictures. I nkslly wait til morning but all the good ones are gone....
Submitted by: krnbchlr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was just vieing for a spot around the porch light this evening. It's a warm night tonight and all the moths and other creepy critters are attracted to the light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 24, 2019
Coordinator notes: This is either Desmia maculalis or Desmia funeralis. A dorsal view photo and a photo of the underside of the abdomen along with a measurement of the wingspan are needed to separate the 2 species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Giles County