Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1283234

Sidus Sallow Moth
Eupsilia sidus

Observation date: April 12, 2014
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On sheet with UV black light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: January 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: Believed to be E. sidus rather than E. vinulenta due to comparative scaling as described by Paul Dennehy in Bugguide images 576855 for sidus vs 576847 for vinulenta. sidus has a shaggier appearance due to long spines that curl upward away from the wing.
Checklist region(s): Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States