Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1214880

Rosy maple moth
Dryocampa rubicunda

Observation date: July 07, 2019
Date notes: Overcast warm July day
Submitted by: AshNota
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted two pink and yellow moths one about 3 feet from the ground, the other about 4 feet from the ground, on the trunk of a large yellow maple tree on the edge of our property. Next to a fenced in pasture of goats.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Washington County