Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Black-Winged Dahana
Dahana atripennis

Observation date: August 24, 2019
Submitted by: KeysBirdGirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Despite having this image up on iNaturalist for weeks, I haven't been able to get a good ID on it. The moth has black antenna, black legs, and orangeish head, a striking red abdomen, and ink black wings with very faint white tips
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Polk County