Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

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  Sighting 1247742


Xylena thoracica

Observation date: May 07, 2020
Date notes: 40 F full moon. Temp up in low 60s during the day
Submitted by: RobertWeeden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: aspen forest attracted to black light 24 mm FWL Hopefully not too worn to id
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 17, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alaska, Fairbanks North Star