Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1238674

The Bruce Spanworm
Operophtera bruceata

Observation date: October 29, 2019
Submitted by: Joyce Kozdrowski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear skies, slight breeze, -5C. Rural property, Leaves fallen from some deciduous trees. This one delicate visitor on glass door.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 30, 2019
Coordinator notes: I'm identifying this as bruceata for now, as I have no knowledge of brumata having made it that far east yet.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia