Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1236529

Greater Black-letter Dart
Xestia dolosa

Observation date: September 08, 2019
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight on low-density residential property with a wide variety of cultivated trees (maple, birch, holly, pine, weeping willow) and small pond. Estimated wingspan of 47 mm based on measurements of winglength (base to apex) and thorax width (L base to R base); second uploaded photo explains exactly how these two measurements were taken, superimposed over an actual measurement shot of the moth at rest. Apparent body length of 24 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 06, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County