Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1280282

The Brother Moth
Raphia frater

Observation date: July 05, 2020
Submitted by: DDADCOOCDADD
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moderate summer night, found swarming porch lights in suburban/rural/forest preserve adjacent area. Non-flinching but occasional bustle closer to the light if disturbed
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: November 22, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Saratoga County