Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1291640

Orange-patched Smoky Moth
Pyromorpha dimidiata

Observation date: May 25, 2021
Submitted by: NatureRenee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, high 60's, wooded trail
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: Nice photo! But I think I mis-identified this earlier as Lycomorpha pholus. The slightly faded border between orange and black on the FW point to P. dimidiata instead. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Middlesex County