Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1249718

Orange Wing Moth
Mellilla xanthometata

Observation date: May 23, 2020
Submitted by: crandal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very small. It's clinging to paracord that isn't much thicker than a shoelace. The paracord is acting as a lanyard for a grill brush; the moth landed on it while I was grilling burgers! This was in a backyard patio. Also, it was blowing bubbles, but out the "wrong" end.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Medina County