Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282524

Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth
Datana ministra

Observation date: July 12, 2020
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight set up along road passing through wooded slope, dominated by mature oak, sycamore, walnut and tulip poplar. Apparent body length of 25 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Baltimore County