Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1287703

Spiny Looper
Phigalia titea

Observation date: April 03, 2021
Submitted by: drmarc60223
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 10 of these came into our windows the evening of April 3rd. The temperature during the day was over 70 with almost no wind. Our house backs onto a hardwood slope with Oak, Birch, and Hickory. The pictures were taken the morning of the 4th. Very unsure of the ID. Almost certainly Family Geometridae.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: April 04, 2021
Coordinator notes: Phigalia species are common this early in the year whereas Iridopsis ephyraria shows up starting in June. I had quite a few Phigalia show up last night, too.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse County