Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1295424

Observation date: June 18, 2021
Submitted by: Don Marotte
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I felt this was D funeralis due to it being a male and about a 28mm wing span.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: This is either Desmia maculalis or Desmia funeralis. A dorsal view photo and a photo of the underside of the abdomen along with a measurement of the wingspan are needed to separate the 2 species.