Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1237646

Observation date: October 11, 2019
Submitted by: cskipper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: TL 16 mm
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 16, 2019
Coordinator notes: ccording to MPG, Stenoptilodes taprobanes and S. brevipennis are very similar species that cannot realiably be identified by photographs. They require dissection and examination of genitalia (or DNA analysis) in order to be positively identified.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Garrett County