Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Orange-patched Smoky Moth
Pyromorpha dimidiata

Observation date: May 27, 2020
Date notes: Cloudy lower 70's
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is the smallest one of these I've seen. Plus the orange patch is not as big as the ones I've seen before. Is this a male?
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Chesterfield County