Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Ferguson's Scallop Shell
Rheumaptera prunivorata

Observation date: June 27, 2020
Submitted by: dawittrock2231
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near a floodlight on my deck. 60 degrees, wind NW at 1 mph, clear.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: June 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: Could also be Rheumaptera undulata. These moths are usually placed in Rheumaptera prunivorata/undulata on BugGuide since there is no clear visual distinction between the two species. https://bugguide.net/node/view/196045/bgimage
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Vilas County